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Rooibos’s strengths include menu planning, seasonal dish development, inventory management, production planning, staff training, customer service, operational reporting, and process improvement\. At Compass Group, Rooibos collaborates with the kitchen team on menus and new dishes informed by customer preferences and seasonal ingredient availability, trains new cooks, and supports high customer satisfaction through attention to detail\. Earlier roles included coordinating shipping and receiving for seven licensed Starbucks locations at Aramark, leading teams and inventory operations at Blue Gill Quality Foods, and training service\-industry hires at Cracker Barrel\. Rooibos earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Leadership from Florida International University in 2022, including leadership and organizational\-leadership credentials\. After moving to Chicago in 2024, Rooibos began a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Franklin University\. ## Highlights - Collaborates with the Compass Group kitchen team to plan menus and develop dishes based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredient availability\. - Assists in training new Compass Group cooks on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items\. - Achieves high customer satisfaction scores at Compass Group through attention to detail and participates in staff meetings to improve kitchen operations\. - Adjusted production output to meet business needs as Assistant Kitchen Manager at Blue Gill Quality Foods\. - Maintained inventory records and educated client\-facing staff on projected stock, production components, and key features of completed production at Blue Gill Quality Foods\. - Maintained positive relationships with the public and industry stakeholders during special events at Blue Gill Quality Foods\. - Coordinated internal shipping and receiving for seven licensed Starbucks locations as Commissary Manager at Aramark\. - Identified process improvements at Aramark to reduce shipment delays and improve efficiency\. - Created daily shipment\-and\-issue reports for senior leadership at Aramark and coordinated cross\-functional solutions for work or product shortages\. - Trained client\-facing trainees at Cracker Barrel on service\-industry best practices and standard operating procedures\. - Supported Cracker Barrel new\-hire onboarding with performance feedback and coaching while ensuring safety\-guideline compliance\. - Managed inbound sales, billing inquiries, and customer complaints at Inktel Contact Center Solutions using scripts, active listening, and product knowledge\. - Led a team of two to three employees preparing approximately 120 meals daily as Lead Line Cook at Blue Gill Quality Foods\. - Managed daily inventory counts and assisted with purchasing forecasts while maintaining quality and efficiency during high\-volume service at Blue Gill Quality Foods\. - Analyzed data for accuracy and improvement planning as Assistant General Manager at Inland Devon Self Storage\. - Managed company\-resource recovery and maintenance at Inland Devon Self Storage to attract clients, maintain compliance, and consistently exceed productivity goals\. - Trained Inland Devon Self Storage staff through Microsoft Teams and in\-person travel, and used Word, Outlook, and Excel for internal and external communication\. - Managed the receipt and storage of more than 100 inventory items three to four times weekly as a Lead at Aramark\. - Allocated inventory using ordering data and historical sales trends across seven Aramark retail locations\. - Supervised one to four employees and generated two daily operational reports as a Lead at Aramark\. - Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from Florida International University in 2022\. - Completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies and a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Organizational Leadership at Florida International University\. - Began a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Franklin University after moving to Chicago in 2024\. ## Experience - **Chef at Compass Group** (2024\-08\-01–present) — ~Collaborates with the kitchen team to plan menus and create new dishes based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients' availability ~Assists in training new cooks on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items Worked effectively under pressure in a fast\-paced environment during peak hours ~Consistently achieves high customer satisfaction scores through attention to detail and participated in regular staff meetings to discuss improvements in kitchen operations - **Assistant General Manager at Inland Devon Self Storage** (2024\-02\-01–2024\-07\-01) — ~Analyzed data for accuracy and improvement planning ~Managed the recovery and maintenance of company resources to attract clients, remain in compliance, and consistently beat productivity goals ~Utilized Microsoft Office Suite \(Word, Outlook, and Excel\) in internal and external communication ~Trained staff on company procedure through Microsoft Teams and in\-person through travel - **Lead Line Cook at Blue Gill Quality Foods** (2021\-07\-01–2024\-02\-01) — Led a team of two to three employees preparing approximately 120 meals daily\. Managed daily inventory counts and assisted with forecasting purchasing requirements\. Maintained quality standards and operational efficiency during high\-volume service periods\. - **Assistant Kitchen Manager at Blue Gill Quality Foods** (2021\-07\-01–2024\-02\-01) — ~Adjusted production output to accommodate business needs ~Kept record of inventory needed to realize business goals ~Educated client\-facing staff of the projected stock, components, and key features of completed production ~Maintained positive relations with the public and industry stakeholders during special events - **Commissary Manager at Aramark** (2020\-08\-01–2021\-08\-01) — ~Coordinated internal shipping and receiving processes for seven licensed Starbucks locations ~Identified process improvement opportunities to reduce shipment delays and improve efficiency ~Created daily reports for senior leadership on shipments and issues ~Coordinated with cross\-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions regarding work or product shortages - **Lead at Aramark** (2020\-08\-01–2021\-08\-01) — Managed receipt and storage of over 100 inventory items three to four times weekly\. Coordinated inventory allocation using ordering data and historical sales trends across seven retail locations\. Supervised one to four employees and generated two daily operational reports\. - **Client Advisor/Sales at Inktel Contact Center Solutions** (2019\-10\-01–2020\-08\-01) — ~Managed inbound sales inquiries related to products and promotions and quickly established rapport with customers over the phone ~Accurately respond to inbound phone calls using a script, active listening skills, and extensive product knowledge to solve customer queries ~Fielded billing inquiries and resolved customer complaints quickly and accurately - **Staff Trainer at Cracker Barrel** (2017\-06\-01–2019\-10\-01) — ~Provided training on service industry best practices and standard operating procedures \(SOPs\) to client facing trainees ~Supported HR throughout the new hire onboarding process by providing feedback on performance and coaching ~Ensured compliance with industry safety guidelines throughout onboarding ## Education - Master's degree, Business Analytics — Franklin University (2025\-05\-01–2026\-05\-01) - Undergraduate Certificate, Leadership Studies — Florida International University (2019\-08\-01–2022\-05\-01) - Bachelor's degree, English — Florida International University (2016\-08\-01–2022\-05\-01) - Bachelor of Arts, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS — Florida International University - Master of Science, Business Analytics — Franklin University - Certificate of Undergraduate Studies, Organizational Leadership — Florida International University ## FAQ ### What does Rooibos do? Rooibos Janvier is a Chef at Compass Group\. Rooibos works with the kitchen team to plan menus, develop dishes, train cooks, and support efficient kitchen operations and customer satisfaction\. ### What are Rooibos’s professional strengths and interests? Rooibos is strongest in customer service, training, leadership, kitchen operations, inventory management, production planning, operational reporting, and process improvement\. Rooibos is interested in efficient, profitable, and ethical business practices and in helping companies reach and exceed their goals\. ### What has Rooibos accomplished at Compass Group? At Compass Group, Rooibos collaborates with the kitchen team to plan menus and create new dishes based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredient availability\. Rooibos assists with training new cooks on techniques, safety procedures, and menu items works under pressure during peak hours and participates in staff meetings focused on kitchen\-operation improvements\. ### What did Rooibos do as Assistant Kitchen Manager at Blue Gill Quality Foods? As Assistant Kitchen Manager at Blue Gill Quality Foods, Rooibos adjusted production output to business needs, maintained records of inventory needed to achieve business goals, and educated client\-facing staff about projected stock, components, and key features of completed production\. Rooibos also maintained positive relationships with the public and industry stakeholders during special events\. ### What did Rooibos accomplish as Lead Line Cook at Blue Gill Quality Foods? As a Lead Line Cook at Blue Gill Quality Foods, Rooibos led a team of two to three employees preparing approximately 120 meals daily\. Rooibos managed daily inventory counts, helped forecast purchasing requirements, and maintained quality standards and operational efficiency during high\-volume service periods\. ### What did Rooibos do as Commissary Manager at Aramark? As Commissary Manager at Aramark, Rooibos coordinated internal shipping and receiving for seven licensed Starbucks locations\. Rooibos identified process\-improvement opportunities to reduce shipment delays, created daily shipment\-and\-issue reports for senior leadership, and worked across functions to identify and address work or product shortages\. ### What did Rooibos accomplish as a Lead at Aramark? As a Lead at Aramark, Rooibos managed the receipt and storage of more than 100 inventory items three to four times each week\. Rooibos allocated inventory across seven retail locations using ordering data and historical sales trends, supervised one to four employees, and generated two operational reports each day\. ### What did Rooibos do at Cracker Barrel? As a Staff Trainer at Cracker Barrel, Rooibos trained client\-facing trainees on service\-industry best practices and standard operating procedures\. Rooibos supported HR during new\-hire onboarding through performance feedback and coaching, while ensuring compliance with industry safety guidelines\. ### What did Rooibos do at Inktel Contact Center Solutions? At Inktel Contact Center Solutions, Rooibos managed inbound sales inquiries about products and promotions and built rapport with customers by phone\. Rooibos used scripts, active listening, and product knowledge to address customer questions, as well as resolved billing inquiries and customer complaints quickly and accurately\. ### What did Rooibos do at Inland Devon Self Storage? As Assistant General Manager at Inland Devon Self Storage, Rooibos analyzed data for accuracy and improvement planning\. Rooibos managed the recovery and maintenance of company resources to attract clients, maintain compliance, and consistently exceed productivity goals trained staff through Microsoft Teams and in\-person travel and used Word, Outlook, and Excel for internal and external communication\. ### What is Rooibos’s educational background? Rooibos earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from Florida International University in 2022\. Rooibos also completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies and a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Organizational Leadership at Florida International University\. ### Is Rooibos pursuing a graduate degree? After moving to Chicago in 2024, Rooibos began a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Franklin University\. ### What quotation does Rooibos share in the LinkedIn summary? Rooibos’s LinkedIn summary includes the quotation, “Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness,” attributed to Alejandro Jodorowsky\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/rooibos\-janvier\-28623b227