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Serah Jaji

Loganville,GA

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds. Results-oriented [Job Title] bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

African Gold Kitchen
Loganville, GA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.

Chef Manager

feelgood restaurant
Loganville, GA
02.2019 - 01.2024
  • Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
  • Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
  • Enforced health department regulations regarding storage and preparation of foods.
  • Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Ogun State University
Nigeria
10-2010

Associate of Science - Science Class

Ikeja High School
Nigeria
03-2006

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Marketing Tactics
  • Budget Administration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Project Planning

Timeline

Owner

African Gold Kitchen
01.2023 - 01.2024

Chef Manager

feelgood restaurant
02.2019 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Ogun State University

Associate of Science - Science Class

Ikeja High School
Serah Jaji