Nicole Clarence

Founded a doula service providing virtual pregnancy support, antenatal education, nutrition advice, postpartum meal kits and breastfeeding support to improve maternal outcomes and postpartum recovery.

Provided birth and labour support including antenatal classes, basic operating practices, cleaning, meal preparation, and emotional and physical support for mothers and partners.

Managed opening/closing, POS operations, staff and kitchen teams, menu design and stock control while leading food preparation, bar management and social media marketing to support restaurant launch.

Performed table service, wine service and cash ups while supporting bar duties and customer interactions in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Served beverages, maintained bar cleanliness, handled stock counts and cash duties, and assisted management with daily operations in a fast-paced club setting.

Managed day-to-day store operations across two locations including opening/closing, cash ups, staff leadership, menu creation, social media administration and stock control for quality assurance.

Oversaw opening/closing, hot and cold kitchen stations (curries, grill, desserts), table service and overall kitchen operations to maintain food quality and service standards.

Managed front and back of house operations including opening/closing, cash ups, purchasing, stock takes, staff rostering and controlling food costs to improve service efficiency.

Led kitchen and service teams, managed menu design and expediting, oversaw stock control, ordering and staff rosters while maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction.

Managed kitchen staff, prepared sauces and bases, coordinated hot and cold kitchen operations, handled goods received and daily stock management to ensure consistent service.

Worked as galley cook on the Seven Seas Explorer specializing in sauces and grilling within a shift-based main galley, maintaining high standards for large-scale food service.

Completed a certificate in Doula Studies focusing on birth and postpartum support delivered in early 2024.

Completed a Virtual Holistic Doula: Birth, Labour, Postpartum certificate program covering virtual support and postpartum care.

Completed a Diploma in Media Studies with coursework undertaken in Durban during 2015.

Completed a Diploma in Culinary Arts and Food Preparation in 2011.

Completed the Senior Certificate via correspondence in 2008.