A.N. Lindsey
Summary
Leadership professional with years of extensive expertise in team leadership and operational excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in team leadership, consistently optimizing processes to enhance service delivery and client retention. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Leadership Team (Contract)
Compass Group USA-Chartwells Schools K-12
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Developed training programs for new hires and existing employees.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Reviewed job descriptions and updated them as needed according to changing business needs.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
Branch Executive Chef
Compass Group USA-Morrison Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Streamlined recruitment processes and onboarded 50+ associates, building a reliable workforce while reducing turnover through effective mentorship
- Coordinated with local kitchen teams to implement standardized cooking procedures, fostering knowledge sharing and operational consistency across locations
- Managed recruitment process, including posting job ads, screening resumes, and conducting interviews.
- Redesigned kitchen workflow processes and implemented new prep schedules, resulting in reduced food waste and improved service delivery times
- Mentored and developed kitchen staff through hands-on training programs, fostering a culture of culinary excellence and professional growth
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations through systematic quality checks and standardized documentation procedures
- Oversaw 1000+ meals per week, planning menus, developing specials and outlining plating instructions for cooks.
- Managed procurement and inventory control for a million dollar plus account, ensuring optimal stock levels during peak service periods while minimizing waste
Executive Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Designed innovative dishes that incorporated global flavors into traditional cuisine.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Johnson & Wales University
Skills
- Legal compliance
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Process improvement
- Performance metrics
- Employee recruitment
- Conflict resolution
- Onboarding process management
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Traveling Leadership Team (Contract)
Compass Group USA-Chartwells Schools K-12
09.2024 - 05.2025
Branch Executive Chef
Compass Group USA-Morrison Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2024
Executive Chef
Sodexo Campus Services
09.2014 - 02.2018
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Johnson & Wales University
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