DENNIS GITAU
Dubai,United Arabs Emirates
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership and team supervision, inventory management, and supply chain understanding. Skilled in training and developing teams, supporting growth, and handling physically demanding work. Focused on using my strengths to help the company succeed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ASSISTANT KITCHEN OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
NANDO'S UAE
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Assist in managing kitchen inventory, improving stock accuracy by 15% and reducing shortages.
- Support food preparation, portioning, and storage, helping reduce ingredient waste by 10%.
- Operate kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, refrigeration units) while maintaining 100% compliance with safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, contributing to 20% improvement in hygiene audit scores.
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages, helping reduce stock-out incidents by 25%.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and temperature-control standards by updating checklists for all chillers and freezers every four hours.
- Support team workflow, contributing to 15% faster order preparation times.
- Coordinate staff training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
AMAZON
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Followed opening, closing and shift changeover procedures for seamless operations.
- Led team of 15 to achieve KPI targets and successfully complete assigned projects.
- Trained new staff members for increased productivity and efficiency.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering positive work culture.
WAREHOUSE/FULFILLMENT TEAM LEADER
JUMIA KENYA
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in leading and supervising grocery and fresh produce team.
- Trained and monitored team activities and performance.
- Supported availability of fresh vegetables and grocery items.
- Helped manage stock levels, expiry dates and reduce wastage.
- Coordinated stock replenishment with suppliers and warehouse teams.
- Ensured proper handling of perishable goods.
- Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales up to 10% increase
Education
Diploma - Business Management and Computer studies
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Kenya 09.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
- Order fulfillment management
- KPI tracking
- Leadership & team supervision
- Inventory management & stock control
- FIFO
- Stock audit and reconciliation
- Customer satisfaction
- Team management
- Physical stamina & efficiency
- Supply chain understanding
- Training and Development
- Quality assurance methods
- Picking and packing supervision
Accomplishments
Amazon UAE (2025): Certificate of recognition for customer service, teamwork, and
problem-solving.
Jumia Kenya: Awarded Employee of the Month and recognized for outstanding operation perfomance
Timeline
ASSISTANT KITCHEN OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
NANDO'S UAE
12.2025 - 06.2026
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
AMAZON
06.2024 - 11.2025
WAREHOUSE/FULFILLMENT TEAM LEADER
JUMIA KENYA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Diploma - Business Management and Computer studies
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
09.2019 - 12.2021