taskmistress
/ˈtæskˌmɪstrəs/
noun
- A woman who gives others a lot of work to do, especially in a strict or demanding way.
- As a taskmistress, she made sure every deadline was met without excuses.
- The project leader was a kind but exacting taskmistress who never accepted sloppy work.
- The head chef was a legendary taskmistress in the kitchen, pushing her team to perfection.