Nelson Amuko Oloo
14-Signature Dessert Program
HACCP Certified Culinary Executive

Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Scaling 5-star culinary operations, driving departmental profitability, and engineering high-margin menus across Africa.

Featured Work14-Signature Dessert Program • Holiday Inn Lusaka
Laminated Artisanal Viennoiserie
HACCP Certified Culinary Executive

Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Scaling 5-star culinary operations, driving departmental profitability, and engineering high-margin menus across Africa.

Featured WorkLaminated Artisanal Viennoiserie • InterContinental Lusaka
5-Star Tea Lounge Entremets
HACCP Certified Culinary Executive

Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Scaling 5-star culinary operations, driving departmental profitability, and engineering high-margin menus across Africa.

Featured Work5-Star Tea Lounge Entremets • Kempinski Villa Rosa
High-Pax Banquet Buffet Pastry Display
HACCP Certified Culinary Executive

Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Scaling 5-star culinary operations, driving departmental profitability, and engineering high-margin menus across Africa.

Featured WorkHigh-Pax Banquet Buffet Pastry Display • Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Deconstructed Fruit Glaze Entremet
HACCP Certified Culinary Executive

Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Scaling 5-star culinary operations, driving departmental profitability, and engineering high-margin menus across Africa.

Featured WorkDeconstructed Fruit Glaze Entremet • Nairobi Street Kitchen
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5-Star Properties

30%

Target Food Cost Maintained

15%

F&B Revenue Boost (2023)

4.7/5

Guest Satisfaction Score

Past Works Showcase

Culinary Achieves

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Artisanal Sourdough #1
Artisanal Sourdough #1
Chocolate Opera Cake #2
Chocolate Opera Cake #2
Gourmet Macaron Tower #3
Gourmet Macaron Tower #3
Fresh Raspberry Tart #4
Fresh Raspberry Tart #4
Pain au Chocolat #5
Pain au Chocolat #5
Berry Mousse Glass #6
Berry Mousse Glass #6
Celebration Layer Cake #7
Celebration Layer Cake #7
Fruit Custard Danish #8
Fruit Custard Danish #8
High Tea Buffet Setup #9
High Tea Buffet Setup #9
Glazed Donut Selection #10
Glazed Donut Selection #10
Artisanal Sourdough #11
Artisanal Sourdough #11
Chocolate Opera Cake #12
Chocolate Opera Cake #12
Gourmet Macaron Tower #13
Gourmet Macaron Tower #13
Fresh Raspberry Tart #14
Fresh Raspberry Tart #14
Pain au Chocolat #15
Pain au Chocolat #15
Berry Mousse Glass #16
Berry Mousse Glass #16
Celebration Layer Cake #17
Celebration Layer Cake #17
Fruit Custard Danish #18
Fruit Custard Danish #18
High Tea Buffet Setup #19
High Tea Buffet Setup #19
Glazed Donut Selection #20
Glazed Donut Selection #20
Artisanal Sourdough #21
Artisanal Sourdough #21
Chocolate Opera Cake #22
Chocolate Opera Cake #22
Gourmet Macaron Tower #23
Gourmet Macaron Tower #23
Fresh Raspberry Tart #24
Fresh Raspberry Tart #24
Pain au Chocolat #25
Pain au Chocolat #25
Berry Mousse Glass #26
Berry Mousse Glass #26
Celebration Layer Cake #27
Celebration Layer Cake #27
Fruit Custard Danish #28
Fruit Custard Danish #28
High Tea Buffet Setup #29
High Tea Buffet Setup #29
Glazed Donut Selection #30
Glazed Donut Selection #30
Artisanal Sourdough #31
Artisanal Sourdough #31
Chocolate Opera Cake #32
Chocolate Opera Cake #32
Gourmet Macaron Tower #33
Gourmet Macaron Tower #33
Fresh Raspberry Tart #34
Fresh Raspberry Tart #34
Pain au Chocolat #35
Pain au Chocolat #35
Berry Mousse Glass #36
Berry Mousse Glass #36
Celebration Layer Cake #37
Celebration Layer Cake #37
Fruit Custard Danish #38
Fruit Custard Danish #38
High Tea Buffet Setup #39
High Tea Buffet Setup #39
Glazed Donut Selection #40
Glazed Donut Selection #40
Artisanal Sourdough #41
Artisanal Sourdough #41
Chocolate Opera Cake #42
Chocolate Opera Cake #42
Gourmet Macaron Tower #43
Gourmet Macaron Tower #43
Fresh Raspberry Tart #44
Fresh Raspberry Tart #44
Pain au Chocolat #45
Pain au Chocolat #45
Berry Mousse Glass #46
Berry Mousse Glass #46
Celebration Layer Cake #47
Celebration Layer Cake #47
Fruit Custard Danish #48
Fruit Custard Danish #48
High Tea Buffet Setup #49
High Tea Buffet Setup #49
Glazed Donut Selection #50
Glazed Donut Selection #50
Artisanal Sourdough #1
Artisanal Sourdough #1
Chocolate Opera Cake #2
Chocolate Opera Cake #2
Gourmet Macaron Tower #3
Gourmet Macaron Tower #3
Fresh Raspberry Tart #4
Fresh Raspberry Tart #4
Pain au Chocolat #5
Pain au Chocolat #5
Berry Mousse Glass #6
Berry Mousse Glass #6
Celebration Layer Cake #7
Celebration Layer Cake #7
Fruit Custard Danish #8
Fruit Custard Danish #8
High Tea Buffet Setup #9
High Tea Buffet Setup #9
Glazed Donut Selection #10
Glazed Donut Selection #10
Artisanal Sourdough #11
Artisanal Sourdough #11
Chocolate Opera Cake #12
Chocolate Opera Cake #12
Gourmet Macaron Tower #13
Gourmet Macaron Tower #13
Fresh Raspberry Tart #14
Fresh Raspberry Tart #14
Pain au Chocolat #15
Pain au Chocolat #15
Berry Mousse Glass #16
Berry Mousse Glass #16
Celebration Layer Cake #17
Celebration Layer Cake #17
Fruit Custard Danish #18
Fruit Custard Danish #18
High Tea Buffet Setup #19
High Tea Buffet Setup #19
Glazed Donut Selection #20
Glazed Donut Selection #20
Artisanal Sourdough #21
Artisanal Sourdough #21
Chocolate Opera Cake #22
Chocolate Opera Cake #22
Gourmet Macaron Tower #23
Gourmet Macaron Tower #23
Fresh Raspberry Tart #24
Fresh Raspberry Tart #24
Pain au Chocolat #25
Pain au Chocolat #25
Berry Mousse Glass #26
Berry Mousse Glass #26
Celebration Layer Cake #27
Celebration Layer Cake #27
Fruit Custard Danish #28
Fruit Custard Danish #28
High Tea Buffet Setup #29
High Tea Buffet Setup #29
Glazed Donut Selection #30
Glazed Donut Selection #30
Artisanal Sourdough #31
Artisanal Sourdough #31
Chocolate Opera Cake #32
Chocolate Opera Cake #32
Gourmet Macaron Tower #33
Gourmet Macaron Tower #33
Fresh Raspberry Tart #34
Fresh Raspberry Tart #34
Pain au Chocolat #35
Pain au Chocolat #35
Berry Mousse Glass #36
Berry Mousse Glass #36
Celebration Layer Cake #37
Celebration Layer Cake #37
Fruit Custard Danish #38
Fruit Custard Danish #38
High Tea Buffet Setup #39
High Tea Buffet Setup #39
Glazed Donut Selection #40
Glazed Donut Selection #40
Artisanal Sourdough #41
Artisanal Sourdough #41
Chocolate Opera Cake #42
Chocolate Opera Cake #42
Gourmet Macaron Tower #43
Gourmet Macaron Tower #43
Fresh Raspberry Tart #44
Fresh Raspberry Tart #44
Pain au Chocolat #45
Pain au Chocolat #45
Berry Mousse Glass #46
Berry Mousse Glass #46
Celebration Layer Cake #47
Celebration Layer Cake #47
Fruit Custard Danish #48
Fruit Custard Danish #48
High Tea Buffet Setup #49
High Tea Buffet Setup #49
Glazed Donut Selection #50
Glazed Donut Selection #50

Portfolio Gallery

Culinary Craft & Pastry Showcase

Dark Chocolate Opera Cake
Pastry

Dark Chocolate Opera Cake

Layered almond sponge, espresso buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache.

Handcrafted Gourmet Macarons
Confectionery

Handcrafted Gourmet Macarons

Pistachio, salted caramel, and raspberry rose macaron collections.

Artisanal Sourdough & Country Loaves
Bakery

Artisanal Sourdough & Country Loaves

Natural fermentation sourdough loaves baked for daily breakfast buffets.

Classic Raspberry Glaze Tart
Pastry

Classic Raspberry Glaze Tart

Sweet pastry shell, dark chocolate layer, and fresh whole raspberries.

High Tea Pastry Buffet Display
Banquet

High Tea Pastry Buffet Display

Curated savory and sweet high-tea presentations for luxury clientele.

French Brioche & Pain au Chocolat
Viennoiserie

French Brioche & Pain au Chocolat

Rich butter brioche loaves and double-chocolate French pastries.

Individual Berry Mousse Cups
Buffet Dessert

Individual Berry Mousse Cups

Light wild berry mousse cups served with white chocolate shards.

Custom Wedding & Event Cakes
Celebration

Custom Wedding & Event Cakes

Multi-tiered celebration cakes tailored for VIP events and weddings.

Artisanal Danish Pastry Assortment
Bakery

Artisanal Danish Pastry Assortment

Flaky Danish pastries topped with vanilla custard and fresh fruit.

Team & Operations

Kitchen Team Leadership & SOP Execution

Pastry Team Leadership
Team Operations

Pastry Team Leadership

12-Person Bakery Staff Rotation

HACCP & Kitchen Audit Prep
Team Operations

HACCP & Kitchen Audit Prep

Zero Sanitation Violations Record

Live Station Cooking & Plating
Team Operations

Live Station Cooking & Plating

Interactive Guest Hospitality

Expertise

What I bring to 5-star hospitality

Culinary Leadership

Leading, scheduling, and developing high-performance kitchen teams while reducing turnover through coaching.

P&L & Food Cost Management

Owning departmental P&L, maintaining strict food cost targets (30%), and cutting waste through FIFO.

Menu Engineering

Creating seasonal menus and beverage pairings to drive upsells and boost overall F&B revenue.

HACCP & Compliance

Ensuring zero failed health inspections by managing hygiene audits and temperature records.

International Hotel Experience

InterContinental Lusaka

Executive Pastry Chef

Lusaka, Zambia
Holiday Inn Lusaka

Executive Pastry Chef

Lusaka, Zambia
Nairobi Street Kitchen

Assistant Pastry Chef / Head Baker

Nairobi, Kenya
Kempinski Villa Rosa

Baker / Pastry Chef

Nairobi, Kenya
H. Hotel Mogadishu

Pastry Chef / Baker

Mogadishu, Somalia
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

Commis Pastry Chef / Baker

Nairobi, Kenya

Experience Summary

Proven Executive Leadership

InterContinental Lusaka - Executive Pastry Chef
Holiday Inn Lusaka - Executive Pastry Chef
Nairobi Street Kitchen - Assistant Pastry Chef / Head Baker
Kempinski Villa Rosa - Baker / Pastry Chef
H. Hotel Mogadishu - Pastry Chef / Baker
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport - Commis Pastry Chef / Baker

Contact

Let's build an exceptional culinary experience

Open to Executive Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, and F&B Manager roles where I can own operations, culture, and bottom-line results.

amukonelson04@gmail.com | oloonelson04@gmail.com
+260 967 462 607 | +254 799 276 808
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