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Nicole Lynn Williams

Mooresville,NC

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Regional General Manager Executive Chef with 20+ years of experience in establishing menus, spearheading recruitment and onboarding processes, and planning budgets. Skilled at maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient operations, and providing excellent customer service.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Chef/Caterer

Cape V of LKN
Mooresville, NC
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed nutritional plans to enhance client wellness and lifestyle.
  • Coordinated catering operations for diverse events, such as weddings and corporate functions.
  • Sourced high-quality ingredients at competitive prices through strong vendor relationships.
  • Created over 200 gourmet organic farm-to-table recipes, driving innovation in culinary offerings.

Regional General Manager

Aramark
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed budgets by creating projections and conducting cost analysis, ensuring effective resource allocation and 85% decrease in expenditure
  • Ensured effective operations by planning menus, creating reports and implementing strategic plans, achieving optimal productivity
  • Oversaw and operated 20 kitchen units simultaneously, managing 200+ employees with a 15million revenue
  • Proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers

Executive Chef

Saber Healthcare Group
Cornelius, NC
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed kitchen staff by overseeing meal preparations to ensure top-quality and timeless food deliveries
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the dietary department as well as its programs and activities
  • Attend meetings with employees, administrative, and or regulatory personnel to discuss regulations, procedures, grievances, and recommendations for improving food services
  • Computed operational costs, maintained records, and prepared reports for use of management or administrative personnel

Catering Manager

Inspired Cuisine
Charlotte, NC
05.2013 - 08.2018
  • Oversee and managed catering operations for events hosting uptown 500+ people
  • Delegate job assignments to a team of 40 cooks, servers and bartenders
  • Maintained a high level of cleanliness and safety in food handling and operational practices
  • Adapt new and exciting means to enhance meals with fresh recipes food varieties and plating arrangements

Education

Associate in Applied Science -

Kings College

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management Entrepreneurship

Johnson & Wales University

Skills

  • Dietary planning and menu design
  • Food safety management
  • Leadership skills
  • Recipe development and nutritional optimization
  • Cost control strategies

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Certified Dietary Manager
  • ServSafe

Timeline

Private Chef/Caterer

Cape V of LKN
11.2024 - Current

Regional General Manager

Aramark
01.2022 - 12.2024

Executive Chef

Saber Healthcare Group
08.2018 - 05.2021

Catering Manager

Inspired Cuisine
05.2013 - 08.2018

Associate in Applied Science -

Kings College

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management Entrepreneurship

Johnson & Wales University

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