Chef Jacob Kinyaika

I started this career after school in 1992 as a casual at The Intercontinental Hotel, where I developed an interest in the culinary industry. Due to my desire and interest to succeed, I worked in all departments. After six years, I joined the Kenya Utalii College for two years where I graduated after completing my course in Food Production. I went back to Intercontinental Hotel, where I was received and worked there for some time. Other places I have worked include:

• 2008 Jan – 2009: Radisson Blu Deira Creek Hotel, Dubai
• 2009 Oct – 2010 June: Al Maha Desert, Dubai UAE, Senior Chef de Partie, Fine Dining
• June 2010 – August 2013: Sous Chef at Crowne Plaza, Nairobi
• September 2013 – 2020 Former pre-opening Executive Chef, Alba Hotel, Meru