Anthony Cassell
Richardson,TX
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with global cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group
08.2023 - Current
- Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
- Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
- Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
- Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen
- Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees and their preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Participated in delivery of exceptional customer experience by building relationships through proactive outreach as well as proposing appropriate products, services, and digital solutions to help customers succeed financially
- Assisted customers with basic requests related to opening new accounts, completing service requests, and submitting credit applications
- Received direction from managers and exercise judgement within defined policies and procedures
- Developed understanding of bank products and services to connect to customers' needs
- Interacted with customers to demonstrate care and build relationships
- Provided appropriate options for bank products and services to customer
- Referred customers' financial needs to other bankers and partners as needed
Chef Manager
Compass Group
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations
- Maintained excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation
- Responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team
- Fostered strong interdepartmental relations and integrated the dining service department with the facility plan of operations
- Participated in employee meetings, reviews and training programs
- Managed in compliance with company established policies and procedures
- Managed in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Maintained food cost while ensuring quality standards
- Managed financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling
- Analyzed and created trends for financial data
- Managed purchasing and inventory controls
- Planned menus in consultation with chefs
- Knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
General Manager
Compass Group
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations
- Maintained excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation
- Responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team
- Fostered strong interdepartmental relations and integrated the dining service department with the facility plan of operations
- Participated in employee meetings, reviews and training programs
- Managed in compliance with company established policies and procedures
- Managed in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Maintained food cost while ensuring quality standards
- Managed financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling
- Analyzed and created trends for financial data
- Managed purchasing and inventory controls
- Planned menus in consultation with chefs
- Knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
Executive Chef
Courtyard by Marriott
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversee all operations of the food and beverage department including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, training, inventory and ordering
- Ensure all aspects of the food and beverage department are brand standard to Courtyard by Marriott
Chef Manager
Civitas Senior Living
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Hands on, on-site community food & beverage support for assigned communities
- New onboarding/training and daily support contact for community
- Ensured community execute Civitas F&B Standards and Programs
- Supported Corporate Marketing special event support/oversight for assigned communities
- Provided weekly progress/updates for VP F&B as assigned, via Weekly Update Calls
- Provided community coverage for vacant Chef Manager/F&B Director roles as assigned by VP of F&B
Director Of Dining Services
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Key responsibilities included maintaining high resident satisfaction, cost controls, sanitation standards, employee training, and providing quality food and service to the residents
- Responsible for the day to day kitchen operations
- Monitored and enforced safe food handling practices
- Managed food inventory and budget
- Responsible for all hiring and training of new employees
- Created weekly menus to meet dietary restrictions for residents
Education
Certificate, Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General -
community kitchen
01.2012
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA06.2001
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Executive Reporting
- Hiring
- Food Inspection
- Serve Safe Certified
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen Management
Websites
Certification
- Texas Food Management Certification - 5 years
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Compass Group
08.2023 - Current
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
07.2022 - 08.2023
Chef Manager
Compass Group
06.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Compass Group
10.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Chef
Courtyard by Marriott
10.2018 - 10.2019
Chef Manager
Civitas Senior Living
03.2018 - 09.2018
Director Of Dining Services
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate, Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General -
community kitchen
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School