Roy Williams
Midvale,Ut
Summary
Adept at driving culinary excellence and team performance, I leveraged strong organizational and communication skills at Thomas Cuisine Management to enhance food quality and streamline operations. Expert in vendor negotiations and inventory management, I significantly improved cost-efficiency. My leadership ensured staff excellence in safety and service, embodying a proactive and collaborative approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Excutive Chef
Thomas Cuisine Management
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
Chef De Cu
Thomas Cuisine Management
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Established controls to alleviate supply and food waste.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
Sous Chef
Thomas CuisineBioFire
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Oversee food production for café and catering events and ensured food quality
- Assist with menu writing, maintaining inventory, and placing product orders
- Ensured employees are properly trained and are performing to expected standards
- Oversee extensive meat program
- Assist with recipe writing for cafe static menu as well as specials menu
- Direct line of communication of staff to Leadership Team
Chef Manager
Bon Appetit
Midvale, UT
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Management of a small crew
- Responsible for writing menus, maintaining inventory, ordering products and invoice processing
- Controlled labor costs, food costs and weekly/monthly subsidy
- Oversee execution of menus and catering events
- Responsible for employee HR duties
- Direct line for client relations
- Yearly Budgeting and review of employees
Chef Manager
Bon Appetit - Fusion IO
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Management of a small crew
- Responsible for writing menus, maintaining inventory, ordering products and invoice processing
- Controlled labor costs, food costs and weekly/monthly subsidy
- Oversaw execution of menus and catering events
- Responsible for employee HR duties
- Direct line for client relations
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit - Westminster College
Sugar House, Utah
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Oversaw food production for café and catering events and ensured food quality
- Responsible for writing menus, maintaining inventory, and placing product orders
- Ensured employees are properly trained and are performing to expected standards
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit - Vivint Cafes
Provo, Utah
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Oversaw food production for café and catering events and ensured food quality
- Responsible for writing menus, maintaining inventory, and placing product orders
- Ensured employees are properly trained and are performing to expected standards
Education
General Business, Hospitality
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah01.2012
Skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize duties
- Strong team player
- Self-starter
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified
Timeline
System Excutive Chef
Thomas Cuisine Management
07.2024 - 02.2025
Chef De Cu
Thomas Cuisine Management
08.2023 - 07.2024
Sous Chef
Thomas CuisineBioFire
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chef Manager
Bon Appetit
01.2016 - 11.2022
Chef Manager
Bon Appetit - Fusion IO
04.2014 - 10.2016
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit - Westminster College
10.2013 - 04.2014
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit - Vivint Cafes
06.2013 - 10.2013
- ServeSafe Certified
General Business, Hospitality
Utah Valley University
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