Samson Slade

Honeysalt is an award-winning western-style dining establishment currently rated at 4.4 stars. Honeysalt is owned by Chef Kim Canteenwala, and his wife Elizabeth Blau. Both have roots in hospitality, and are beloved by many Las Vegas locals. The service style at Honeysalt is family style and banquet style, although honeysalt also works in buffet style for banquet events. I am currently employed here as a dishwasher, prep cook and pantry cook. I have worked here for two years and have picked up many skills and learned how to work within such an establishment. I also have a lot of front of house experience in bussing and serving, where I learned how to upkeep a restaurant and its standards. I know the layout of the restaurant, along with its menu and pricing. I also have earned the ‘Employee of the Quarter’ title, which is earned not only for exemplary work, but for togetherness and working well with Honeysalt’s staff.

With the experience I've gained from Honeysalt, I have:

• Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Sorted and stacked clean dishes, utensils, and cookware efficiently for easy access.
• Learned proper cleaning techniques for various types of kitchenware and equipment.
• Adhered to safety protocols while handling cleaning agents and dishwashing machinery.
• Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
• Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
• Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
• Assisted in event setup and tear down, ensuring timely readiness for various functions.
• Streamlined dishwashing process, significantly reducing turnaround time for clean tableware availability.
• Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring expiration dates.

EVENTS I HAVE WORKED FOR UNDER HONEYSALT:

• The Ridges family buffet (private event); prep cook
• Allegiant Stadium Canelo v. Crawford fight; line cook
• Las Vegas Aces celebration buffet; Runner
• UNLV Women’s Hospitality Initiative Gala Buffet
• UNLV’s Diana Bennet’s Christmas Party (private event); prep cook

This is a family owned business which not only has a store here in Las Vegas, but also travels across the northwestern area of the U.S. selling hand-crafted Polynesian-style wares. This ranges from swimsuits to small historically-accurate warrior helmets. Due to this occupation, I work in departments such as: advertising, events planning, events coordinating, sales, inventory control, loss prevention, customer service, cash handling and marketing. Slade Polynesian has deep ties with the Polynesian community, working events such as the Holo Holo festivals, the Pure Aloha festivals, the Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA), and many more.

Under Slade Polynesian, I have:

• Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service and product knowledge.
• Developed effective sales strategies to promote new products and drive revenue growth.
• Assisted in training new sales associates on product features and customer engagement techniques.
• Streamlined inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
• Fostered strong relationships with customers, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.

CURRENTLY ENROLLED AS OF AUGUST 26TH 2024. Degree seeking undergraduate (four-year projection). Focus on Innovative Restaurant Management.

Graduated. Took leadership courses for four school years in JROTC and had education in public speaking with three school years in Speech & Debate.

• Completed AP course in AP Language & Comprehension