Abeni Williams
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Creative and detail-driven pastry professional with over 5 years of post-culinary school experience in upscale kitchens, bakeries, and catering. Skilled in artisanal baking, plated desserts, high-volume production, and team management. Brings Michelin-level standards, excellent communication, and a warm, organized leadership style to fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Level99 Entertainment
Tysons Corner, VA
12.2025 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders on mixology techniques and bar operations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to reduce wait times 15% during peak hours.
Pastry Chef
The Line Hotel DC
Washington, DC
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed daily pastry production for four outlets; high-volume banquet events, 15 seasonal café items, and desserts for the restaurant, including building out seasonal menus and wedding desserts.
- Oversaw prep lists, labor costs, scheduling, ingredient ordering, and kitchen organization to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Supervised team members while upholding exceptional standards of quality, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Pastry Chef
Boulangerie Christophe
Washington, DC
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead daily pastry production for a high-end French bakery, specializing in entremets, tarts, cakes, and a variety of classic French pastries.
- Managed prep lists, ingredient ordering, and kitchen organization for smooth daily operations.
- Supervised 3 junior team members and maintained high standards of quality, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Lead Pastry Cook
Masseria
Washington, DC
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Executed elegant and seasonal plated desserts for multi-course tasting menus and private events.
- Executed a variety of seasonal gelatos and sorbets, chocolate tempering, pate de fruit, and produced daily bread for service.
- Coordinated special dietary requests, creating inclusive dessert options for diverse guest preferences.
Pastry Cook
Ellington Park Bistro
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Created visually appealing plated desserts, elevating restaurant presentation standards.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to synchronize dessert service during peak hours.
Sales Manager
Urbani Truffles USA
East Coast Region
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and inform sales strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
- Fostered relationships with key clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Bartender
Birch & Barley / ChurchKey
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Promoted our 50 rotating draft beers and 150 bottles and cans, wine and specialty cocktails and helped to make recommendations and efficiently serve drinks and food.
- Developed strong relationships with regular patrons, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
Pastry Cook
Bread Furst
Washington, DC
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Produced laminated pastries (croissants, danishes), cookies, cakes, pies, and doughnuts.
- Executed large-batch baking for retail and wholesale accounts. Maintained a clean station, rotated baked goods, and supported custom cake prep.
Assistant Manager
Pastries by Randolph
Arlington, VA
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed cashier and counter staff schedules and day-to-day FOH operations.
- Handled custom, wholesale, and wedding orders with clear communication to kitchen staff.
- Set up third-party delivery services and maintained digital ordering systems.
Shift Lead
Escape Quest
Alexandria, VA
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured that all five game rooms were properly reset, and sanitized between groups, and analyzed live data and player feedback to optimize each game experience.
- Responded to voicemails, emails, social media inquires, and reviews.
Front Desk Receptionist
Massage Envy
Arlington, VA
02.2018 - 08.2018
Hostess/Server
The Fish Market
Alexandria, VA
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Entered orders into computer system to coordinate with kitchen staff.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficiency.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in order accuracy.
Server/Barback
The Walrus Oysters and Ale House
Oxon Hill, MD
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained full ice bins throughout high-volume shifts.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to customers.
- Organized back bar area and restocked bottled beverages following each shift.
Shift Lead
Mellow Mushroom
Rockville, MD
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Supported senior management in day-to-day operations and proactively handled concerns.
- Communicated, trained and promoted quality standards to team members.
Pastry Cook
Vie de France Bakery
Rockville, MD
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared beverages with speed and accuracy to minimize customer wait times.
- Prepared doughs and pastries in advance, following specific recipes to achieve desired taste and texture.
- Prepped catering orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2028
Degree in Culinary - Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05-2021
Skills
- Bread making
- Inventory control
- Kitchen quality/ cost control
- Food safety management
- Fine dining experience
- Hospitality management
- Menu costing
- Digital marketing
- Catering
- Bulk food production
- Cake decorating
- Purchasing
- Profit & loss
- Scheduling
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish
Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Level99 Entertainment
12.2025 - Current
Pastry Chef
The Line Hotel DC
05.2025 - 11.2025
Pastry Chef
Boulangerie Christophe
10.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Pastry Cook
Masseria
11.2023 - 09.2024
Pastry Cook
Ellington Park Bistro
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Manager
Urbani Truffles USA
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bartender
Birch & Barley / ChurchKey
06.2022 - 11.2022
Pastry Cook
Bread Furst
02.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Pastries by Randolph
01.2019 - 02.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Massage Envy
02.2018 - 08.2018
Shift Lead
Escape Quest
11.2017 - 01.2019
Hostess/Server
The Fish Market
06.2017 - 12.2017
Server/Barback
The Walrus Oysters and Ale House
12.2016 - 06.2017
Shift Lead
Mellow Mushroom
04.2016 - 11.2016
Pastry Cook
Vie de France Bakery
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
Southern New Hampshire University
Degree in Culinary - Pastry Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts