Nicholas Reed Grimm
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with over 4 years of management expertise in the healthcare industry. Skilled in training, process improvement, and delivering results. Adept at developing and implementing action plans to enhance organizational performance. Passionate about driving positive change and striving for excellence in all aspects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Successfully launched Morrison Healthcare corporate menu, several times.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Spearheaded elevating the catering department at Atrium Pineville.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations. 100 score, current.
- Elevated and extended catering offerings at Carolina Rehabilitation.
- Experienced in Industrial kitchen remodeling.
- Skilled in all things purchasing
Sous Chef
Morrison Healthcare
Charlotte, NC & Dayton, OH
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Oversee daily food preparation for 300+ patients, multiple retail spaces, and catering.
- Ensure all food safety procedures are being followed by checking systems daily and following up with corrective action when needed.
- Successfully manage, organize, and support 27 hourly associates of different skill sets while managing multiple projects.
- Formally train hourly culinary associates and salary culinary managers from across the region on company standards and policies.
- Collaborate on regional and account-based professional presentations.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills by staying organized, planning, and creating strong relationships with associates and hospital staff.
- Assist customers, patients, and associates with any allergy or food-related questions, as well as demonstrate strong product knowledge and offer customer support when needed.
- Oversee account key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Established a strong partnership with hospital clients to make sure all needs were met.
- Meet and stayed in contact with 6+ vendors weekly to ensure accuracy in orders and invoices.
- Implemented purchasing procedures that led to a $50,000 surplus for FY 2021.
Server
Ballantyne Country Club
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed reservations, greeted, seated, and took food and beverage orders for members.
- Memorized menu items, chef specials, and wine lists to upsell and recommend menu items to members.
- Collaborated with servers to make sure all tasks were completed and all dining spaces were attended to.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Problem-solving expert
- Goal-oriented and self-directed
- Professional writing skills
- Effective verbal communication
- Analytical problem solver
- Detail-oriented focus
- Effective multi-tasking
- Creative
- Relationship building
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Menu planning
Certification
- American Culinary Federation, Certified Culinarian 2018
- National Restaurant Association, ServSafe Food Manager 2/22 - 2/27
- Pernod Ricard USA, BarSmarts Certification
Timeline
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Morrison Healthcare
02.2021 - 08.2024
Server
Ballantyne Country Club
03.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University