Bryan Chavarriaga
Dover,NJ
Summary
Hospitality and operations leader with 15+ years of experience across high-volume restaurants, nightlife, and business management. Proven record of leading teams, improving guest experience, supporting profitability, and managing fast-paced day-to-day operations. Brings strong experience in staff development, service execution, vendor coordination, inventory oversight, and operational accountability. Well positioned for a Restaurant Manager role requiring leadership, adaptability, critical thinking, and operational discipline. Supported by a professional reference with prior Hillstone Restaurant Group management experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Legal Leaf
New Jersey
11.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day business operations, including staff oversight, customer service, merchandising, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and product presentation to support sales growth and operational efficiency.
- Train team members on service expectations, product knowledge, and professional customer interactions.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily operational accountability.
- Build customer loyalty through relationship-based service and consistent execution in a fast-paced retail environment.
Assistant General Manager
Common Country East & Charlie Boy
Greenport, New York
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Helped lead operations for a high-volume restaurant and nightlife venue generating approximately $1.1 million in net sales.
- Partnered with the General Manager to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
- Supported cost-control efforts, including reducing bar cost by more than 17 percent.
- Oversaw hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance feedback across front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
- Managed vendor, supplier, promoter, DJ, and security relationships to support daily service and special events.
General Manager
FOMO
Morristown, New Jersey
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Directed daily operations for a team of 20+ front-of-house employees, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management to ensure consistent service standards and efficiency.
- Drove digital marketing performance by increasing customer engagement and brand visibility through strategic content planning and campaign execution.
- Oversaw pricing strategy and promotional initiatives to optimize revenue, maintain competitive positioning, and uphold service quality.
- Designed and executed seasonal menu offerings aligned with market trends, contributing to increased sales and enhanced overall guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Political Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
- Restaurant Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training & Scheduling
- Guest Experience
- Front-of-House and Back-of-House Coordination
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Oversight
- Budget Support
- Service Recovery
- Communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Timeline
Manager
Legal Leaf
11.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Common Country East & Charlie Boy
05.2025 - 09.2025
General Manager
FOMO
12.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Political Science
Rutgers University
09.2015 - 05.2017