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Brian Makumi

@brianmakumi

I am an experienced hospitality professional in hotel operations and event management.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking hospitality management or training roles where I can lead teams, improve guest experience, manage operations and events, and grow professionally within a collaborative, customer-focused organization.

I am an experienced and results-driven hospitality professional with over five years managing hotel operations, guest services, and event planning, focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency.

As a lecturer for certificate and diploma hospitality programs, I design lesson plans, deliver theoretical and hands-on culinary training, conduct live demonstrations, and provide one-on-one academic and career guidance to students.

Previously I managed catering and restaurant operations, enforcing HACCP and hygiene standards, controlling budgets, training and mentoring teams, coordinating inventory and procurement, and supporting finance tasks such as invoicing and reconciliations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lecturer, Hotel & Catering

Everlasting Training College of Technology Studies

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Taught theoretical and practical hotel and catering courses to certificate and diploma students, delivering hands-on culinary and service training while preparing curriculum-aligned lesson plans and assessments.

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Accounts Assistant

Parkside Hotel Kitui

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Prepared and issued invoices, reconciled bank statements and supplier records, and maintained accurate receipts and petty cash controls to support audits and timely collections.

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Waiter

The Boma Hotel Nairobi

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Delivered attentive front-of-house service, accurately processed orders and payments, and handled guest inquiries and complaints to maintain high customer satisfaction and repeat visits.

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Hospitality Intern

The Boma Hotel Nairobi

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

Supported daily restaurant operations and learned service standards, menu familiarization, and guest interaction techniques through supervised practical shifts.

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Waiter

Rhino Watch Safari Lodge

Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 (1 month)

Provided dining service during peak season, taking orders, delivering meals, and ensuring cleanliness and guest satisfaction in a lodge setting.

MK

Acting Restaurant Supervisor

Mwalimu Hotel Kisii

Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 (2 months)

Supervised restaurant staff, coordinated service shifts, and ensured service quality and smooth floor operations during acting tenure.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kisii University logoKU

Kisii University

Bachelor of Catering & Hotel Management, Catering & Hotel Management

2013 - 2017

Grade: Second Class, Upper Division

Completed a Bachelor of Catering & Hotel Management at Kisii University, graduating Second Class, Upper Division in 2017.

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St. Charles Lwanga School Kitui

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2009 - 2012

Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at St. Charles Lwanga School, Kitui in 2012.

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Kasyala Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education

2000 - 2008

Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Kasyala Primary School in 2008.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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