SHELDON ANDERSON
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Senior Executive Kitchen Manager with a proven track record of leading a high volume restaurant at The Cheesecake Factory, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in strategic planning and staff management. My leadership has fostered a culture of excellence, achieving top-tier food quality, safety and sanitation standards while developing future leaders with guest satisfaction being a high priority.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
09.2014 - 09.2021
- Oversee teach and train, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings, Catering and Inventory Management.
- Boosted operational efficiency through implementation of systematics principles, resulting in reduced waste and improved production timelines.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in sales processes and implementing targeted solutions.
- Work Side by side with Area leaders to strengthen and develop other Executive Kitchen Mangers to function at a high level.
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Ensured consistent quality of dishes by standardizing recipes and conducting regular taste tests with kitchen staff.
- Established performance metrics for evaluating the success of menu items, leading to data-driven decision-making on menu updates.
Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent linechecks.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Set schedules for over 60 Kitchen staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Education
Associate - Computer Science
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2004
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvement
- Operational management
- Office Administration
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Senior Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
09.2014 - 09.2021
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2014
Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
08.2007 - 12.2009
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2005 - 06.2007
Associate - Computer Science
Essex County College