Michael Onama

Determined leader and team player with 12+ years extensive experience in planning, scheduling and directing the management of the department in accordance with the current applicable standards. Track record of supervising and scheduling food service staff.

Atlantic Hall School, Epe Lagos Nigeria                      May,2019-March,2022.
Catering Operations Cost Controller
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively control the Food & Beverage Cost.
Oversee the purchasing exercise in conformity with the Procurement Policy.
Carry out market survey for food items prices’ review decision.
Control the kitchen operation in terms of wastage, pilferage and efficiency.
Prepare variance analysis for food & beverage 
Working on menu for cost effectiveness and students’ satisfactions.
Ensure all food items are stored in good temperature.
Continuously study weaknesses in catering operation for improvements
Responsible for surprise spot checks in all sections of the kitchen.
Prepare the daily and monthly cost report for the production operation.
Ensure that no material is issued out from the store without approval
Check and ensure all menu items have a recipe.

Meadow Hall School- Lekki. Lagos State        August, 2014 -April -2019.
Catering Operations Manager                                      
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Managing all aspects of food and beverage dining operations in the school;
Planning menus in consultation with chefs and students’ council;
Recruiting and training permanent and casual staff;
Organizing, leading and motivating the catering team;
Planning staff shifts and rotas;
Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed;
Budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts;
Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided;
Maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required;
Liaising with suppliers and clients;
Monitors and controls expenditures and maintains assigned budget.
MayJoy Events Centre – Ibadan, Oyo State
       Food and Events Centre Manager                   August, 2010 - December, 2013.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing the centre and centre’s events.
Providing best possible experience for clients.
Managing the centre’s catering unit, restaurant and the children fun section.
Directly manages the staff on a daily basis.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Performing all HR tasks within the organization
Ensures that all front desk employees engage politely and attentively with guests.
Organizing shows in the centre for centre’s awareness and marketing.

UNITED AFRICAN FOODS Plc (UAC Foods)                     
          Quality Assurance Controller                    March 2009- July, 2010.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enforces quality control policies.
Process Audit in the production floor.
Attending to customer complaints.
Specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
Microbial Analysis on raw materials and finished products.
Laboratory Management.
Investigating and setting standards for quality/health and safety.
Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with set standards.

Wealthlake Industries, Ibadan.
          Production Manager                                    August, 2006- August, 2008.                                                                              
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Oversees activities of production department.
Analyzes reports for production numbers, down time, attendance, overtime and quality checks.
Monitors and enforces safety requirements.
Builds a positive work environment.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
Maintains time and production records.

NYSC  Cross River State Teacher                         July,2005-July, 2006
Mr Biggs Restaurants, Ondo State       2004-2005        
Quality Assurance Assistant                                
Lagos State Model College, Badore.    1998-1999 Kitchen Assistant 

PGDE, HND, Food Safety in catering level 2