Culinary Professional | Menu Engineering | Data Analyst
Where Culinary Excellence Meets Data Intelligence
My passion for food and flavor shapes every dish we create, transforming each dining experience into a memorable journey of taste and creativity. I combine culinary craftsmanship with data-driven insight to elevate menus, streamline operations, and enhance kitchen performance.
About Me
I am Dereck Mungoriwo, a culinary professional and data analyst specializing in the transformation of kitchen operations through creativity, precision, and intelligent data systems.
Grounded in fine culinary practice and advanced analytical training, I unite artistry with operational science to enhance efficiency, optimize costs, and elevate the overall dining experience.
Culinary Philosophy
I believe exceptional cuisine is built on three pillars: technical precision, seasonal intelligence, and data-informed creativity. Every dish should tell a story while achieving operational excellence.
Signature Techniques
- Sous-vide Precision: Temperature-controlled cooking for consistent results
- Modernist Plating: Geometric composition with edible artistry
- Flavor Layering: Building depth through sequential seasoning
- Waste Reduction: Root-to-stem, nose-to-tail utilization
Culinary Impact
500+
Dishes per service
10%
Waste reduction
100%
HACCP compliance
Delivering consistency at scale while maintaining artistic integrity and operational efficiency.
Delivering operational improvement through data intelligence, process refinement, and culinary expertise.
Open to collaboration on optimizing culinary operations using data analysis, process improvement, and efficiency-driven solutions.