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Nicholas Conver

Colonial Heights

Summary

Versatile kitchen expert and team builder with a robust background in food management and startups. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, encouraging consistency, culinary excellence and high standards of service.

Proficient in menu development, inventory management, maintaining efficiency, and sustainable goalkeeping. Known for adaptability, eagerness to learn and achieve, and reliability in high-stress environments, driving rewarding results and unique dining experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Assistant Manager

Ehrman Tapestry
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated daily office operations and order processing for an international crafts company, working directly with US Branch Manager.
  • Assisted customers with order fulfillment, shipping and handling, complaint resolution, and product satisfaction via telephone.

Storeclerk/Grocer/Chef

AGORIA
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted a team of 4 with the grand opening and daily management of a small local grocer, apothecary and marketplace.
  • Organized and prepared weekly, fresh hot and cold dishes and beverages from local and seasonal produce on a team of 3. Rewarding work well received by the local community.

Sous Chef

Local Vibe Café
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Operated and managed kitchen daily, solo or with 1-3 prep cooks under my supervision.
  • Directly responsible for food management, safety, and quality.
  • Trained nearly a dozen front and back of house employees.
  • Established open/close procedures and food storage/prep procedures. Created new menus and recipes.
  • Assisted owners with redesign of kitchen layout and organization, exterior renovation, and business praxis post-COVID.

Kitchen Team Member

ELYA
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated in the creation of locally, sustainably sourced nutrition-conscious meals and menus with a small team under the direction of Michelin-trained chef Danny Sterling.

Cook

Wabi-Sabi
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Performed traditional kitchen roles (saucier, butcher, grill, expo) in a high-volume Asian-fusion restaurant.
  • Established portions for children’s menus and some food preparation procedures.
  • Improved kitchen cleanliness and food safety procedures.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Winning attitude
  • Project and time management
  • Venture growth
  • Capital investment
  • Robust culinary knowledge
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen management
  • Strategic team building

Certification

ServSafe

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Professional Working

Timeline

Office Assistant Manager

Ehrman Tapestry
10.2024 - 07.2025

Storeclerk/Grocer/Chef

AGORIA
03.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Team Member

ELYA
05.2021 - 09.2021

Cook

Wabi-Sabi
01.2021 - 07.2021

Sous Chef

Local Vibe Café
11.2019 - 07.2022

No Degree - Business Management

Brightpoint Community College

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