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Thomas Williams

Summary

Experienced business professional with a strong background in restaurant management, team leadership, and customer service. Proven track record of success in budgeting, business management, and increasing revenue and operational efficiency. Recognized as a proactive chef with in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and competitor landscape. Skilled in organizational communication, team building, and strategic cost reduction plans to maximize profits and eliminate resource losses. Exceptional at providing customer solutions through accomplished negotiation skills. Proficient in scheduling meetings, producing reports, and delivering positive results. Highly skilled in senior care diet plans, conflict resolution, hospitality, cooking, and restaurant management. Duties and experiences include personnel scheduling, planning daily meals and snacks to meet residents' needs, supervising dining room staff for proper service, assisting cooks with food preparation and special diet needs, hiring and training cooks and dietary aides, monitoring department budget to achieve financial goals, ensuring licensing standards are met, handling purchases and inventory control, providing training for line cooks, implementing inventory control systems, maintaining food safety and sanitation protocols in commercial and healthcare kitchens. Driven leader with strong problem-solving skills and a dedication to providing the highest level of service to customers while creating a pleasant work environment for staff.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Manager /Executive Chef

Legend Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
  • Implemented detailed recipe documentation procedures, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes served.
  • Attracted new clientele with creative marketing initiatives such as themed events or special culinary experiences.
  • Motivated team of employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency for daily scheduled shift.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.

Director of Dining Service

Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living/Memory Care
05.2016 - 12.2022
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff schedules and task assignments.
  • Launched seasonal menus featuring locally-sourced ingredients, appealing to diverse clientele tastes while supporting regional agriculture businesses.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Food Service Director

Prairie Winds Alzheimer's Special Care Center
08.2015 - 05.2016

Director of Dining Services

Copper Lake Estates Retirement Community
04.2013 - 07.2015

Kitchen Manager

Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
05.2011 - 02.2013

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
01.2004 - 04.2011

Education

Associates in Culinary Arts and Food Science -

Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2010

Skills

Leadership trained

Kitchen Operations

Nutritional knowledge

ServSafe Manager

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service

Time Management

Reliable and Responsible

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving abilities

Menu development

Sanitation Standards

Timeline

Culinary Manager /Executive Chef

Legend Senior Living
06.2023 - Current

Director of Dining Service

Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living/Memory Care
05.2016 - 12.2022

Food Service Director

Prairie Winds Alzheimer's Special Care Center
08.2015 - 05.2016

Director of Dining Services

Copper Lake Estates Retirement Community
04.2013 - 07.2015

Kitchen Manager

Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
05.2011 - 02.2013

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
01.2004 - 04.2011

Associates in Culinary Arts and Food Science -

Platt College
Thomas Williams