John Winkler
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Began in the food service industry at 16 years old washing dishes at Catfish Charlies in San Antonio. Moving on from there worked in many restaurants in San Antonio and Austin.
In San Antonio worked at Twin Sisters making sandwiches and the oven and stove station. Also for Restaurant Biga under Bruce Auden working the wood grill and oven.
In Austin worked at several places in the San Gabriel Restaurant Group over the years reaching the position of sous chef for Mezzaluna downtown.
With 30+ years of experience in the food service industry i have worked in every position from busboy to owner/operator.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Truth Pizzeria
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 11.2022
Over saw complete design and buildout of space.
Acquired all city and state licenses including TABC.
Created menu and recipes.
Developed relationships with all vendors and service companies.
Did all other shopping at Restaurant Depot for items that were more cost effective .
Trained and managed employees
Payed all bills including payroll
Restaurant Owner
Sulla Strada Pizza (food Trailer)
San Antonio, TX
01.2014 - 06.2019
- developed recipes and menu
- acquired all city and state licenses
- negotiated contract with food truck park (Alamo St Eat Bar)And then The Squeezebox.
- all purchasing mostly HEB and Restaurant Depot
- all customer relations and cooking
- all health department regulations including contract with commissary (Cheezy Janes). Annual and random evaluations
Cook
cheesy Janes
San Antonio, TX
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Working in food truck for research in industry and inner workings of a cantering vehicle.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relations
- Delivery Coordination
- Portioning
- Staff Leadership
- Health Code Compliance
- Food presentation
- Menu development
Certification
- Texas food service manager - 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Truth Pizzeria
06.2020 - 11.2022
Restaurant Owner
Sulla Strada Pizza (food Trailer)
01.2014 - 06.2019
Cook
cheesy Janes
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Texas food service manager - 2025