Nicholas Williamson
Conshohocken,PA
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at McCaffrey’s Markets, excelling in P&L management and vendor negotiation. Proven track record in menu development and catering operations, driving sales growth and enhancing brand recognition. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring quality assurance across multiple departments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations Commissary, Prepared Foods, Deli, Catering
McCaffrey’s Markets
Langhorne, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Oversight for a 50,000sqft production facility
- Managed purchasing contracts and vendor contracts
- Implementation of new concepts and menu items to the stores through marketing and brand recognition
- Financial responsibility through P&L management for 18 departments in the company
- Responsible for the daily operation of catering through 8 stores, and off premise events throughout the supported communities.
- Lead for a commissary renovation to expand production and facility cooler storage
- Negotiated lease contracts for our delivery trucks
- Managed the relationship between McCaffrey’s and the company that managed our Sushi operations
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Plymouth Meeting
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Moved to the Meat department to get a better understanding of Whole Foods Market
- Coached current Assistant Team Leader on buying practices
- Worked with the Assistant Team Leader to drive accountability
- Used new merchandising techniques to help drive new products into the full-service Meat Case
- Implemented a new dry age program
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
South Street
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped to realign company standards on an existing team.
- Drove quality, consistency and in-stock position
- Worked with my leadership group to help drive sales
- Taught the current buyer and Assistant Team Leaders how to implement systems
- Better inventory practices
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Philadelphia Center City
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Opened the Flagship Store for the company in the first three weeks of employment
- Trained and coached a team of 75-85
- Grew department sales from $140,000 to over $170,000 in the first 18 months
- Rebuilt catering relationships with two sports franchises and became the preferred caterer for all post-game meals and in-flight meals
- Grew to be the second highest volume PFDS department in the mid-Atlantic region
- We were considered a seed department to grow new regional programs and give feedback to ensure proper rollout to the region
- Made sure regional programs and menus were being upheld
Executive Chef
Sodexo
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Manage the culinary operations of an $8,000,000.00 contract.
- Managed a unionized staff of 30-40 hourly employees
- Design and cost a 6-week menu cycle for each term of the school year
- Ensure all HACCP guidelines are followed and then tracked properly to be in compliance
- Lead weekly supervisor meetings to review specifics of menus and what product is in house that can be cross utilized
- Lead a culinary team and outside vendors for a nationally recognized food service award
- Utilize internal computer software to ensure proper recipes were being used and batch cooking techniques were being followed
- Responsible for the opening of a new multi-unit student dining center with a hybrid retail concept
Assistant Director of Catering
Sodexo
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Manage the daily operations of a $3,500,000 a year catering contract
- Create staff schedules to accommodate client’s needs for private functions
- Work directly with the Chef on menus and new product development
- Weekly financial reporting
- Use reverse labor system to manage labor daily
- Lead weekly supervisor meetings to review specifics of events
General Manager
Chestnut 7- Public House Investments
Philadelphia, PA
01.2012 - 01.2013
General Manager/Executive Chef
Tonelli’s Pizza Pub
Horsham, PA
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Cedar Farms Food Distribution
Philadelphia, PA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Associate
Sysco Food Services
Philadelphia, PA
01.2006 - 01.2008
Executive Chef
Meredith’s Restaurant and Catering
Berwyn, PA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Executive Chef
J&J Catering
Exton, PA
01.2001 - 01.2005
Executive Chef/Hot Foods Retail Manager
Fresh Grocer Markets
Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
01.1997
Skills
- P&L management
- Vendor negotiation
- Menu development
- Facility management
- Catering operations
- Quality assurance
Certifications And Awards
- 50 Greatest Menu Hits – Food Service Director Magazine
- Loyol E Horton NACUFS – Best New Dining Facility and Menu Medium Campus
- Serv Safe Certified
Timeline
Director of Operations Commissary, Prepared Foods, Deli, Catering
McCaffrey’s Markets
01.2020 - Current
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2019 - 01.2020
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 01.2019
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Chef
Sodexo
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Director of Catering
Sodexo
01.2013 - 01.2014
General Manager
Chestnut 7- Public House Investments
01.2012 - 01.2013
General Manager/Executive Chef
Tonelli’s Pizza Pub
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Cedar Farms Food Distribution
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Associate
Sysco Food Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Executive Chef
Meredith’s Restaurant and Catering
01.2005 - 01.2006
Executive Chef
J&J Catering
01.2001 - 01.2005
Executive Chef/Hot Foods Retail Manager
Fresh Grocer Markets
01.1999 - 01.2001
Certificate of Culinary Arts -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania