Ashley Lochabay
Lehi
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a track record of leading high-performance teams and consistently delivering exceptional food quality and customer service. Expertise in budgeting and scheduling for teams exceeding 35 members, ensuring thorough training and staff development. Complemented by experience as a childcare provider, creating engaging learning environments while prioritizing organization and supervision. Certified in CPR and First Aid, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and well-being in all settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Saratoga Springs
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Maintained CPR, first-aid, and food handler certifications.
Operating Partner
Cafe Zupas
Cottonwood Heights
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences at all stages by overseeing every area of hospitality operations
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
- Set schedules for 35+ staff by planning and designating shifts and hours
- Lowered restaurant costs by 2% through creative ingredient sourcing and food waste efficiency
General Manager
Subway, Franchise Management, LLC
Cottonwood Heights
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Increased revenue streams by reducing food and labor costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions
Education
High School Diploma -
Alta High School
Sandy, UT5 2013
Skills
- Foodservice Management Professional
- Food waste minimization expertise
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Scheduling
- Safe food handling
- Recruitment
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- CPR training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2021 - 02.2025
Operating Partner
Cafe Zupas
10.2016 - 08.2021
General Manager
Subway, Franchise Management, LLC
06.2013 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Alta High School