Zane Williams
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Results-driven hospitality professional with extensive experience running large-scale galley and lodging operations. Strong background in guest relations, staff leadership, delivery inspections, and food safety compliance. Known for maintaining high standards, resolving issues quickly, and supporting smooth service for residents and VIP guests.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
Coronado, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Food Service / Hospitality Management: Running large-scale galleys, supervising teams, and managing guest relations
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Developed and maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistent record of health department compliance.
- Supervised food service operations for a dining facility serving 3 meals daily, directing staff in high-volume meal preparation and execution
- Property / Facilities Management: Managing barracks, handling basic maintenance (sinks/showers), and safety operations
- Performed hands-on light maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing plumbing fixtures (sinks, showers, and drainage systems) to reduce outsourced maintenance costs and ensure zero room downtime
- Conducted routine facility inspections and coordinated with maintenance crews to resolve structural, electrical, and plumbing issues rapidly
- Performed hands-on light maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing plumbing fixtures (sinks, showers, and drainage systems) to reduce outsourced maintenance costs and ensure zero room downtime
- Administered room assignments, key control, and inventory tracking for facility assets, maintaining a 100% accountability rate.
- Oversaw guest relations and lodging operations under "Hotel Services," ensuring five-star hospitality standards and high satisfaction rates for residents and VIP guests
Education
High School Diploma -
Surry County Highschool
Surry, VA06-2018
Skills
- Dining facility management
- Food safety standards
- Equipment inspections
- Dining operations management
- Problem-solving
- Culinary operations management
Certification
- Certified COOK (HOTEL & RESTAURANT), United Services Military Apprenticeship Program.
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Surry County Highschool
NAM
Peer/Executive Commendation, Employee Excellence Award for Cross-functional team leadership, asset management, problem-solving, and quality assurance.