Syann Williams
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Traveling Hospitality Professional with experience In: Restaurants, Convention shows , Catering, Stadiums, Cruise ships , Mass Production, & Culinary Entrepreneurship. Offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, & cohesive teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Deployed Resources
07.2023 - Current
- Feed immigrants according to Border patrol standards/regulations.
- Maintained well-organized mise En place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Chef, Owner, & CEO
Kravee Kitchenz
02.2019 - Current
- Responsible for All operations of the business {catering events , door dash mobile service , meal prep}
- Responsible for cooking & creating recipes
- Responsible for booking clients & sales
- Responsible for maintaining websites
- Responsible for keeping all Inventory stocked.
Garde Manger Chef
Stanton Social Prime
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all salads, cold appetizers, Canapés, & butter spreads
- Cross Trained On: Pastry station, Raw bar & seafood station, Fry station
- Assumed responsibility for creating visually appealing hors d''oeuvres displays during banquets or private events, enhancing overall event presentation.
1st Cook
American Queen Steamboat Company
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for Cooking All Starches & Vegetables {Including Crew}
- Responsible for All Vegetarian/Vegan Meals Daily {Including Crew}
- Responsible for knowing inventory of all proteins,starch, & Veg during service
- Responsible for Firing/Cooking All Proteins During Service
- Responsible for keeping all food restocked on the line.
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line {Pride Of America}
- Responsible for cooking and prepping for The Wok Station {Which includes Both Asian Cuisines & Indian Cuisines}
- Responsible for serving, greeting, and answering all guest questions with A smile
- Responsible for accurately filling out the time temperature log according to Norwegian's regulations.
Lead Chef & Event Chef
A Divine Event Catering & Events
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for cooking & prepping for each event
- Responsible for thoroughly reviewing the BEO's /Timeline with the Front Of The House Staff & The Back Of The House Staff
- Responsible for training staff how to work each station up to ADE's standards
- Responsible for leading A Successful event and that the clients needs/wants are beyond expectations.
Chef
Coca-Cola Headquarters
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for feeding all the Coca-Cola Executives
- Cross trained on: Pizza station, Pantry Station, Pasta Station
- Responsible for following the nutritional guidelines.
Lead chef of club levels
Levy Restaurants {Georgia Dome}
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Responsible for Cooking & Prepping
- Responsible for thoroughly going through the menu with team members
- Responsible for making sure my prep amount matches with the Executive chef's predicted sales
- Responsible for training team members on working stations
- Responsible for exceeding guest expectations.
Execution Chef
Bold American Catering
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for cooking & prepping for each event
- Worked at food stations, Assisted in plate up's, Served On Buffet
- Responsible for training staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVAssociates Degree In Culinary Management -
The Art Institute Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GAMartin Luther King Jr High School
Lithonia, GASeafarers Harry Lundeburg School Of Seamanship
Piney Point, Maryland03.2018
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Business Management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Certification
- Serv Safe Food handlers
- Serv Safe Manager
- First aid, CPR, AED basics.
Personal Information
Title: Las Vegas Sheriff's Card
Timeline
Chef
Deployed Resources
07.2023 - Current
Garde Manger Chef
Stanton Social Prime
03.2023 - 12.2023
Chef, Owner, & CEO
Kravee Kitchenz
02.2019 - Current
1st Cook
American Queen Steamboat Company
02.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Chef & Event Chef
A Divine Event Catering & Events
05.2017 - 03.2019
Chef
Coca-Cola Headquarters
03.2016 - 03.2018
Lead chef of club levels
Levy Restaurants {Georgia Dome}
08.2012 - 07.2015
Execution Chef
Bold American Catering
07.2010 - 08.2012
Assistant Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line {Pride Of America}
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associates Degree In Culinary Management -
The Art Institute Of Atlanta
Martin Luther King Jr High School
Seafarers Harry Lundeburg School Of Seamanship