As a single mother juggling a full-time job as an RN at a local retirement community and looking after her two small children, Nicole Ranes had no time to spare. After 10 years of having missed countless holidays and school functions, the time had come for a change. Ranes said that although it took a decade to make the decision to switch careers, she chose to return to her roots in the food and beverage industry.
Prior to her job in the nursing sector, Ranes worked as a server, bartender and head waitstaff at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in North Charleston. During her first six years there, she built camaraderie with manager Chad Biel, who went on to become the owner of the original Bohemian Bull on James Island. Ranes said it was a natural progression to reach out to Biel, who helped her lock in an interview with the North Mount Pleasant location in March 2024.
“My favorite part of the job is making customer experiences enjoyable,” Ranes said. “Plus, the quality and unique variety that we offer at Bohemian Bull is really good. There’s something here for everyone.”…