Samer Abujamus
Fresno,Ca
Summary
Expert leader with 20 years of experience in business ownership, store leadership, and high-volume catering operations. Master Butcher and Culinary Specialist with a proven ability to build reliable teams through effective hiring, training, and hands-on management. A dependable leader dedicated to delivering high-quality service, operational efficiency, and strict food safety compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director & Culinary Specialist
Kabab City Restaurant
Fresno
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Led a team of 20+ staff, overseeing recruitment, payroll, and scheduling; implemented training protocols that improved service efficiency by 30%
- Directed culinary operations for high-volume daily service and catering, ensuring consistent quality and strictly on-time delivery
- Optimized inventory management and vendor relations, cutting supply costs by 15–20% without compromising standards
- Ensured 100% compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, consistently earning top health department ratings
Supermarket Leader & Lead Butcher
Papaya Fresh International Marketplace
Fresno, CA
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Led Store Operations and Kitchen Staff, performing professional butcher duties and managing high-volume food preparation
- Managed and Processed Catering Orders for private and corporate events, ensuring timely execution and professional presentation
- Led the culinary team as Chef, specializing in large-scale corporate and private event orders
- Trained and Mentored Staff in food preparation, safety protocols, and high-quality service standards.
Owner / Master Butcher & Chef
Kabab Restaurant & Meat Department
International
09.2009 - 10.2019
- Founded and operated a dual-concept Kebab Restaurant and Butcher Shop, managing business logistics, staffing, and daily financials
- Directed culinary and butchery operations, overseeing a high-volume restaurant menu and a retail counter for custom meat cuts
- Managed inventory and quality control, sourcing premium products and building a loyal customer base through expert craftsmanship
Education
High School Diploma -
Al Amir Hassan High School
Skills
Store Operations
Team Leadership
Staff Training & Hiring
Professional Butchery
Meat Cutting & Preparation
Catering Management
Inventory & Ordering
Vendor Relations
Cost Control & Budgeting
Food Safety & Sanitation
Language
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Director & Culinary Specialist
Kabab City Restaurant
09.2021 - 04.2025
Supermarket Leader & Lead Butcher
Papaya Fresh International Marketplace
11.2019 - 08.2021
Owner / Master Butcher & Chef
Kabab Restaurant & Meat Department
09.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Al Amir Hassan High School