JOHNATHAN BARRAGAN
Oakland
Summary
Passionate restaurant leader with over 3 years of experience managing high volume restaurants. I take great satisfaction in making leaders that can also make leaders. Leading by example and with honesty and patience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Gyu-Kaku
San Francisco, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Manages a High volume restaurant 8-14k in sales on average, and a team of 37 members.
- Monitors sales trends, local events, labor costs, food safety and meal-break compliance.
- Proficient on Toast, OpenTable, Restaurant 365, Jolt, and Schoox for various daily for various tasks.
- Reconciles invoices with various vendors, place supply and maintenance work orders.
- Leads by example, demonstrating competency across FOH and BOH
- Provides hands-on support during rushes and call-outs.
Head Chef
Kuidaore
Oakland, CA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Created recipes from scratch, and helped develop consistent high quality dishes.
- Help with fish butchery, plating, and cross- training.
- Held pre-shifts and helped with ordering.
Line Cook / Kitchen Prep Cook (Temporary)
Lovely's
Oakland, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Prepared food for the day.
- Worked alongside a team, with precision, enthusiasm, and efficiently.
- Cook In the line and help close down the kitchen.
Server / Expo Runner (Temporary)
Pizzeria Pappo
Alameda, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Managed dining room solo, handling cashiering, take-out, and expo simultaneously.
- Focused on making great guest experiences, leading to many returning regulars.
Restaurant Manager
Shake Shack
Oakland, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Deployed staff in specific stations, help cultivate a positive and encouraging environment.
- Oversaw inventory management, scheduling, conflict resolution, and guest relations.
- Deescalate conflicts and provided hands on support during rushes.
Head Chef
The Lumpia Company
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Help create recipes and ensured consistency in the kitchen.
- Monitored quality in prep, build a new system from scratch for a smoother workflow, helped start up new location.
General Manager
Mochill
Oakland, CA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw production facility operations and increased efficiency by improving workflow, leading to 50% more production.
- Managed the full cycle of hiring, training, and scheduling.
- Tested product and adjusted recipe until desired end result was achieved.
Restaurant Manager / Co-owner
Carabao Lotus
Foley, AL
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Opened and co-owned the restaurant, creating the menus and developing all original recipes.
- Handled marketing and social media to build a customer base from the ground up while managing inventory and labor costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Henderson, NV01-2010
Skills
- Menu-Building, Workflow Improvement, and Recipe Development
- Team-building, communication and training
- Guest Experience and hospitality
- Cost control, food waste management, Food and Health Safety compliance
- Tech Savvy
- Familiar with Sysco, Wismettac, Produce Alliance, Carbonic Services, Ecolab, and Seritech
- Knife skills for prep, multitasking on the line, speed and accuracy while cooking
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Sushi Helper / Line Cook, Nikko Sushi - Oakland, CA | 11/2021 - 07/2022
- Assistant Manager, Kura Sushi - San Francisco, CA | 08/2021 - 11/2021
Timeline
Line Cook / Kitchen Prep Cook (Temporary)
Lovely's
01.2025 - 03.2025
Server / Expo Runner (Temporary)
Pizzeria Pappo
01.2025 - 03.2025
Restaurant Manager
Gyu-Kaku
04.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Kuidaore
04.2024 - 04.2025
Restaurant Manager
Shake Shack
10.2023 - 02.2024
Head Chef
The Lumpia Company
01.2023 - 10.2023
General Manager
Mochill
07.2022 - 01.2023
Restaurant Manager / Co-owner
Carabao Lotus
09.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School