Joy User
@joyuser4
Hospitality professional specializing in bakery operations, pastry production, and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a driven hospitality and customer service professional with over 3 years' experience in bakery operations, pastry production and client-facing roles. I have a track record of improving business performance, including doubling the customer base at Twisted Cupcakes Bakery and consistently meeting profitability goals at Joys Cake Hub.
I manage daily operations, supervise and train teams, and oversee pastry and cake production to ensure timely, high-quality order fulfillment. I have implemented structured workflows and inventory controls that reduced delays and minimized waste while improving customer satisfaction across in-person and virtual channels.
I am fluent in English and Swahili, conversational in French, and comfortable with tools including MS Office, POS systems, Google Workspace and WhatsApp Business. I am seeking customer-focused or hospitality management roles, including remote or hybrid opportunities, where I can leverage my operational expertise and service-oriented approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Joys Cake Hub
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Managed daily bakery operations, achieving consistent profitability by controlling costs and increasing repeat clientele through service quality; supervised staff training and optimized workflows to improve order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Head Baker
Twisted Cupcakes Bakery
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Led pastry and cake production and menu development, doubling the customer base from 13 to 29 monthly within eight months by improving product offerings and retention strategies.
Attaché (Intern)
Utalii Hotel
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Supported kitchen stations in food preparation and assisted service setups, improving presentation and operational efficiency which contributed to positive guest feedback.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alliance Française de Nairobi
French Language (B2), French Language
Completed French Language (B2) certification at Alliance Française de Nairobi in Dec 2024.
Kenya Utalii College
Certificate, Airline Cabin Crew Training
2021 - 2021
Completed Airline Cabin Crew Training at Kenya Utalii College from Jan 2021 to Aug 2021.
Ruiru College of Catering and Management Studies
Certificate, Computer Applications
Completed a Computer Applications program at Ruiru College of Catering and Management Studies in Nov 2019.
Kenya Utalii College
Certificate, Cake Making & Decoration
Completed Cake Making & Decoration training at Kenya Utalii College in Apr 2019.
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