Joel Barragan

Joel Barragan serves as the Director of Operations at Hawkers Asian Street Food since September 2021, previously holding the position of Restaurant General Manager at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Logan's Roadhouse. With extensive experience spanning multiple restaurant brands including Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse, Joel has demonstrated expertise in managing high-volume locations, training new managers, and driving business results through effective operational strategies. Joel's accomplishments include receiving the 'Up and Comer' award from Texas Roadhouse and leading locations to achieve significant revenue growth. Joel's educational background includes an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Utah State University. Areas of expertise encompass human resources, inventory control, corporate reporting, and customer service.