Jamario Kendrick
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Proven leader in fast-paced culinary and retail environments, notably at Purzen Wine Bar, where I enhanced meal prep efficiency and minimized food waste. Skilled in food preparation and kitchen safety, with a knack for fostering team unity and driving quality assurance. Achieved significant reductions in customer wait times through creative thinking and effective menu supervision.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Purzen Wine Bar
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, significantly reducing wait times for customers.
Assistant Store Manager
Papa Johns
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Assistant Manager
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS INC.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Parts Room Manager
Tyson Foods
- Collaborated with maintenance staff to promptly address equipment issues, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations throughout the parts room environment-ensuring a secure workspace for all employees involved.
- Conducted regular audits of stock levels, adjusting purchasing strategies as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Enhanced communication across departments by establishing clear protocols for requesting and distributing parts as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing and terms for bulk orders.
- Assisted in budget planning, monitoring expenses to ensure cost-effective operations within the parts room department.
Produce Manager
Cash Saver Grocery Store
- Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
- Categorized items properly on shelves to facilitate easy navigation for customers while shopping.
- Efficiently restocked produce section during busy hours, minimizing disruptions to customer shopping experiences.
Grill/Back-Up Cook
Cracker Barrel
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
- Contributed ideas during menu planning sessions with the executive chef, incorporating seasonal ingredients into creative dish concepts that attracted new customers while retaining existing ones.
- Received positive feedback from customers on dish taste and presentation, contributing to overall guest satisfaction.
- Supported effective communication within the kitchen team by sharing updates on ingredient availability and special requests from guests.
Cashier/Produce Clerk
Kroger
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
Stock Supervisor
Kirkland's Inc
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, minimizing instances of theft and damage to inventory items.
- Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
- Improved order fulfillment rates, ensuring accurate picking and packing of products for shipment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines within the warehouse.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Optimized storage space utilization, redesigning warehouse layout to accommodate increasing product lines.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback and setting goals for improvement where necessary.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
Store Manager
Mrs Winners
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Assistant Manager
KFC
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Shoe Department Manager
Sears
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by implementing streamlined processes for tasks such as restocking shelves and managing returns.
- Enhanced visual merchandising strategies, resulting in higher customer engagement and increased sales of featured products.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a supportive team atmosphere and offering opportunities for professional growth.
- Implemented innovative sales techniques that resulted in a marked increase in average transaction values throughout the department.
- Boosted store sales through effective merchandise displays and strategic promotional efforts.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and placing timely orders for new products.
Key Holder Supervisor
Savvi Formal Wear
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
- Updated store displays frequently to maintain freshness in presentation while highlighting key products or trends effectively.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks to organize warehouse and backroom spaces.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
Tool Rental Associate
Home Depot
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable tool recommendations and usage advice.
- Provided friendly, attentive service to all customers, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Educated customers on proper tool maintenance, prolonging the lifespan of rented equipment.
- Streamlined tool rental processes for improved efficiency and faster customer service.
- Handled payment transactions using POS system for rentals.
- Processed rental transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely returns and preventing disputes over billing.
- Developed proficiency across a wide range of rental tools types and brands through hands-on experience with daily operations.
- Regularly monitored advancements in available tools and technologies.
- Inspected returned items for damage or wear, assessing repair needs or replacement decisions accordingly.
- Contributed to the store's success by engaging in activities like shelf stocking, display merchandising, and maintenance duties.
- Performed routine inventory audits to ensure precise stock quantities and mitigate shrinkage.
- Prepared rental contracts by printing contracts, obtaining customer signatures and verifying customer identification and driver's license.
Front End Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Guaranteed pleasant customer environment through diligent maintenance of front-end space.
- Performed efficient management of customer return processes.
- Conducted performance reviews on cashier metrics and implemented necessary improvements.
- Ensured adequate cash supply by monitoring cash drawers in 5 checkout stations.
Assistant Manager
Arby's
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Art
Clarkston High School
Clarkston, GASkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen safety
- Menu supervision
- Knife skills
- Food spoilage prevention
- Chef support
- Menu planning
- Quality assurance
- Creative thinking
- Team leadership
- Vegetable and fruit preparation
- ServeSafe manager
- Meat cutting
Accomplishments
- Achieved minimal shrink by completing audits with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Arby's
05.2023 - 10.2023
Tool Rental Associate
Home Depot
02.2022 - 12.2024
Front End Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
12.2021 - 11.2023
Chef Assistant
Purzen Wine Bar
Assistant Store Manager
Papa Johns
Assistant Manager
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS INC.
Parts Room Manager
Tyson Foods
Produce Manager
Cash Saver Grocery Store
Fresh Food Associate
Walmart
Grill/Back-Up Cook
Cracker Barrel
Cashier/Produce Clerk
Kroger
Stock Supervisor
Kirkland's Inc
Store Manager
Mrs Winners
Assistant Manager
KFC
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
Shoe Department Manager
Sears
Key Holder Supervisor
Savvi Formal Wear
High School Diploma - Art
Clarkston High School