Chef SyEnna Hackbarth

Growing up, Chef SyEnna spent summers in Colorado gardening and growing ingredients to experiment with in the kitchen. On weekends she smoked sausages with her grandpa, baked for her father’s firefighter crew, and named her brothers the honorary taste testers. Her long love of pastry and culinary arts has been evident since her childhood. And it only grew. 

First trained in French pastry and chocolatiering, Chef SyEnna expanded her skills into the world of culinary arts, focusing on fine dining. She also worked as a private chef for Denver politicians and as a culinary developer for a culinary focused strategic growth agency. This led her to a career focused on research, development, and menu innovation, where she excels in creating innovative and delicious products and dishes. 

With a strong foundation in pastry and culinary arts, Chef SyEnna brings a unique perspective to her work. Her expertise extends to back-of-house operations, food service management, and trend analysis, making her a perfect addition to the Minor’s team. 

Chef SyEnna preparing soup in a kitchen

More About This Chef

Favorite Food

Hot and Sour Soup

Favorite Minor’s® product

Chicken Base

Education/Training

Johnson and Wales University - B.S. Culinary Arts & Food Service

Management; A.S. Culinary Arts; A.S. Baking and Pastry Arts

Work History

  • Chocolatier / Pastry Cook - Miette et Chocolat
  • Chef de Partie / Pastry Cook - Barolo Grill
  • Pastry Cook - Rioja
  • Pastry Cook - Tavernetta
  • Culinary Developer - Sterling-Rice Group
  • Private Chef / Consultant - Gilded Roots Culinary, LLC
  • Chef Culinary Innovation - Nestlé Professional Solutions