Jesse E. Williams

jdblyou**gmail.com 919-***-**** Raleigh, North Carolina

With over thirty years of combined restaurant and leadership experience in multiple concepts, and

having built a business from the start I have a unique take on leadership and philosophy of operations.

The ability to identify the need to pivot on the fly, adapt to challenges of all variety while still executing

at a high level. I absorb facts and information quickly and convey that to others in a simple and applicable fashion. I have a strong proficiency in the identifying and development of talent. My approach to insemination of the over-all vision and direction of said business makes me an invaluable asset to your team.

Work Experience

Owner/Operator -- Crazy Guys LLC - Raleigh, NC (May 2019 to October 2023)

Responsible for all aspects of running a mobile food business including but not limited to, all purchasing, payroll, preparing and leveraging P&L's to optimize profitability and identify trends, marketing services to customers, managing employees including hiring, training, scheduling, and monitoring performance, maintaining relationships with suppliers for food, supplies, equipment to proper inventory levels.

Coordinate with other businesses to schedule events where the food truck would be present.

Procurement of proper operating permits.

Inspected the condition of equipment such as trucks and trailers to ensure that they were safe and in good working order.

Created and executed menus that are appealing to customers’ tastes and preferences including unique catering and banquet menus. Always maintained a clean and safe environment in the food truck or at specific events where the truck was present. Developed social media marketing campaigns and advertising to promote the business.

Managing Partner -- Darden Restaurants - Roanoke, VA (May 2015 to July 2019)

Responsible for all restaurant operations while also handling budgeting and planning tasks.

Report performance and financial figures to corporate partners and implement strategies and improvement plans in the restaurant.

Handled administrative tasks such as hiring and training employees, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Delegated responsibilities to the restaurant's assistant management team.

Drove market research, promotion, and public relations.

Manager -- Dante's Italiano - Raleigh, NC (October 2011 to May 2015)

Launched a new brand through marketing, training, and execution.

Drove sales to increased volume while decreasing controllable costs.

Instill a culture of excellence through leading by example.

Oversaw daily operations, including but not limited to cash controls, food/liquor inventories. R&M, and the hiring & development of staff.

General Manager -- Papa Johns Pizza - Fuquay-Varina, NC (August 2009 to October 2011)

Responsible for every aspect involved in the running of a high volume pizza concept

Marketing on local and regional levels

Instill and uphold company values, product integrity and culture while growing the brand

Within my trade area through community involvement and execution.

Education

Some college in General Studies

Coastal Carolina Community College - Jacksonville, NC

1993 to 1994

Skills

• Profit & Loss

• Catering

• Forecasting

• Research

• Market Research

• Culinary experience (10+ years)

• Business Development

• Budgeting

• Accounts Receivable

• Bartending (2 years)

• Staff training (10+ years)

• Management

Certifications and Licenses

Food Handler Certification -- June 2022 to June 2025:

Servsafe certified in prior positions and am currently certified with the National Food Registry since

2015 having renewed as necessary. I operate within HACCP standards and have been certified to do

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