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DECEMBER 7, 2014
Kudos to Nicholson for job well done JOE NICHOLSON joined the Barbados Flight Kitchen in 1971 as executive chef and was appointed divisional general manager of the Catering Division (Goddard Catering Group) in 1985. Nicholson served in the position for t23 years. He was instrumental
in the growth of the company across the Caribbean and Latin America. Nicholson gave exemplary leadership to the group, was a man in continuous motion, had the can- do attitude, cared about his people and was very entrepreneurial.
He was able to transfer these qualities to the team across the group which remain key drivers of success. Goddard Enterprises Ltd and Goddard Catering Group would like to put on record their
appreciation to Nicholson for his immense contribution to the growth and development of the group. Nicholson retired in 2008, remains very active, and is enjoying his retirement.
Staff key to Group’s success • From Page 4.
JOE NICHOLSON DGM, 1985-2008.
supported the growth of tourism in Barbados by meeting the ever growing needs of a host of airlines servicing Barbados which, in addition to Air Canada, included British Airways, Pan American World Airways and various charter flights. The operation earned an enviable reputation for quality and service. In 1974, it was decided to expand overseas and an in-flight catering unit was purchased in Antigua from Pan American. At the same time, through the vision of Philip Goddard, who by then had joined the company from the US Marine (GP)
Corps, a joint venture was established with the Marriott Corporation. Marriott was then the leader in in-flight catering around the world, which helped GCG to develop both its operational know how and the skills of its people. “I could see the Caribbean Basin was really my target of opportunity,” said Goddard. “I then set about trying to develop new businesses. I plotted all the areas of interest and possibility. The management team at that time thought it was rather adventurous. “But it turned out to be a workable situation. It’s a credit to the management team and the staff they have developed. The staff are enthusiastic, dedicated, and you couldn’t want more. The
aviation business is one where you have to meet unusual demands. There’s always something that arises that you have to meet the customer’s needs,” Goddard said. Goddard recalled a proud moment in GCG teamwork: “I remember one day, three stretch DC8s arrived here with a ship transfer and the captain walked in and said we need catering for 300 people. “We asked how long they were going to be here and he said two hours. That’s when myself, the accountant, the office staff, and everybody when down on the kitchen floor and making meals. We got them off the ground with half an hour to spare.”