Stephen Muwonge
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Skilled culinary professional with expertise in high-volume pastry production and banquet operations. Specialises in bakery production, recipe development, and dessert presentation. Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities ensure adherence to food safety standards. Committed to culinary innovation and time management, aiming to leverage baking and roasting skills in a vibrant culinary setting.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef de Partie
DISH Catering & Events
Dubai, UAE
2025.02 - 2026.03
- Handled large-scale pastry and dessert production for catering events and banquets.
- Maintained quality control and consistency during high-volume production runs.
- Coordinated production planning and kitchen workflow for day-to-day service delivery.
Lead Pastry and Bakery Chef
KRUSH BRANDS | Locale
Dubai, UAE
2022.01 - 2024.09
- Oversaw daily pastry production line to maintain high-end retail consistency.
- Supervised and mentored team of 8 junior pastry chefs on workflow.
- Managed high-volume bakery orders using strict quality control and artistry.
- Ordered necessary ingredients, ensured uninterrupted baking operations.
- Developed new pastry recipes for increased customer satisfaction.
Demi Chef de Partie Pastry
Jumeirah Restaurants C&I
Dubai, UAE
2020.02 - 2022.12
- Prepared pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts for diverse customer preferences daily.
- Developed seasonal desserts to support menu innovation and improve customer experiences.
- Monitored stock levels and managed daily pastry operations for consistent quality.
- Maintained workstation cleanliness and organised the kitchen to support smooth workflows.
Commis Chef – Pastry
Jumeirah
Dubai, UAE
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Prepared and organised ingredients for head chef, enhancing service efficiency.
- Integrated current culinary trends into dish preparations, elevating menu offerings.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Implemented portion control measures to minimise food wastage.
Education
Diploma - Tourism and Travel
Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
UGANDA 2014.01 - 2017.03
Skills
- High-Volume Pastry Production
- Buffet & Banquet Operations
- Dessert Presentation
- Bakery & Bread Production
- Recipe Development
- Chocolate & Pastry Work
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Time Management
- Culinary creativity
- Passionate about cuisine
- Passion for cooking
- Sous-Chef assistance
- Baking and roasting proficiency
- Bread making
Languages
English – Fluent
Arabic – Basic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef de Partie
DISH Catering & Events
2025.02 - 2026.03
Lead Pastry and Bakery Chef
KRUSH BRANDS | Locale
2022.01 - 2024.09
Demi Chef de Partie Pastry
Jumeirah Restaurants C&I
2020.02 - 2022.12
Commis Chef – Pastry
Jumeirah
2019.01 - 2020.02
Diploma - Tourism and Travel
Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
2014.01 - 2017.03