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Judith Chemeli

@judithchemeli

Hospitality Operations Specialist combining culinary oversight, service excellence, and revenue growth.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a hospitality-focused role where I can lead operations end-to-end—protecting hygiene and quality, controlling food and labour costs, mentoring teams, and improving guest experience through structured service and responsive problem resolution.

I’m a Hospitality Operations Specialist with extensive experience in culinary operations, service excellence, and revenue generation. I bring high-level operational oversight and hands-on expertise to every kitchen and dining room I serve, with a relentless focus on elevating guest experiences. I streamline back-of-house efficiency, mentor teams to perform at their highest level, and protect quality through uncompromising standards of hygiene.

In my current role as a Senior Call Centre Operator at Vital Quest International, I deliver responsive customer support while ensuring smooth communication between customers and internal teams. I strengthen service quality by resolving concerns promptly, managing call queues for consistent response times, and maintaining accurate records within CRM systems for operational transparency. Previously, as a Sales and Marketing Manager at Palais Eleganza, I supported strategic sales and marketing initiatives, built professional client relationships, and coordinated campaigns across digital platforms and promotional channels.

I also bring a hospitality and tourism foundation from my internship experience at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, where I supported guest bookings, tours, tourism records, and event-related hospitality services. Across my core strengths—menu development and recipe standardization, food and labour cost control, stock management, HACCP compliance, and kitchen health and safety regulations—I’ve driven profitability through strategic initiatives and continuous service improvement. I’m at my best when I’m leading teams, controlling costs without compromising quality, and translating guest feedback into smarter operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Call Centre Operator

Vital Quest International Company

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Delivered responsive customer support by managing inbound and outbound communications and resolving concerns promptly to maintain positive client interactions. Maintained accurate CRM records, supported team performance through mentoring, and coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely issue resolution.

PE

Sales and Marketing Manager

Palais Eleganza

Jul 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Supported strategic sales and marketing initiatives to improve brand visibility and client engagement through professional relationship building. Coordinated marketing campaigns across digital and promotional channels, conducted market/competitor research, and aligned marketing activities with operations to ensure consistent hospitality service delivery.

KK

Tourism Intern

Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Supported tourism operations by assisting with guided tours, visitor inquiries, and event-related hospitality services. Helped manage bookings and reservations, maintained tourism records, supported marketing content distribution, and gathered guest feedback to inform service improvements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moi University logoMU

Moi University

Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

2016 - 2020

Completed a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at Moi University from 2016 to 2020.

MC

Machakos University College

Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, Food and Beverage Management

2012 - 2014

Completed a Diploma in Food and Beverage Management at Machakos University College from 2012 to 2014.

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Software and tools used professionally

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