SYED NOMAN ALI
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Sous Chef
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Austin, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Supported the executive chef in menu planning and development, resulting in diverse and appealing offerings for various events.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, properly managing ingredient orders to maintain optimal levels while minimizing food spoilage costs.
- Introduced innovative plating techniques that enhanced the visual appeal of dishes, elevating the overall dining experience for event guests.
- Mentored junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, fostering skill development and growth within the team.
- Managed staff training programs to continuously improve culinary skills and ensure adherence to best practices in food preparation, safety, and presentation.
- Collaborated with event planners to design customized menus tailored to clients'' specific needs and preferences.
Sous Chef
White Lodging
Austin, Texas
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Jr.Sous Chef
Austin Marriott Downtown
Austin, Texas
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Cook Supervisor
Halal Hub
Austin, Texas
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Prepared and cooked foods of all types for special guests or functions
- Hired and coached new personnel in restaurant and kitchen standards
- Estimated ingredients and supplies required to prepare recipes.
Cook
Whip-In
Austin, Texas
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods
- Observed proper plate presentation and garnish setup to meet plating requirements
- Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness or waste
- Met with customers to discuss menus for special occasions.
Intern
Austin Marriott South
Austin, Texas
06.2019 - 03.2020
Cook
Centre Point Hotels
Nagpur, Maharashtra
01.2018 - 02.2019
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) -
Tirpude College Of Hospitality Management
06.2017
Skills
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Dietary Restrictions
- Banquets and Catering
- Special Diets
- Catering Background
- Operations Support
- Menu Planning
Hobbies
- Playing Cricket
- Cooking
- Riding motorbike
- Swimming
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Banquet Sous Chef
Omni Hotels & Resorts
01.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
White Lodging
01.2023 - 08.2024
Jr.Sous Chef
Austin Marriott Downtown
05.2022 - 12.2022
Cook Supervisor
Halal Hub
04.2021 - 02.2022
Cook
Whip-In
09.2020 - 03.2021
Intern
Austin Marriott South
06.2019 - 03.2020
Cook
Centre Point Hotels
01.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) -
Tirpude College Of Hospitality Management