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Justin Murakami

COO at Sprinkles Cupcakes

Justin Murakami has a diverse work experience in the restaurant industry. Justin currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at Sprinkles since May 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Operations at Sprinkles from November 2017 to May 2021. Justin also held the role of Regional Manager-West at Sprinkles from June 2017 to November 2017.

Before joining Sprinkles, Justin worked at Hopdoddy Burger Bar as the Director of Operations from September 2015 to June 2017. In this role, they were responsible for various tasks such as budgeting, financial systems, auditing, hiring, and developing teams, reducing overall costs, and coordinating off-site events.

Justin also gained experience at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants as an Area Director from January 2011 to September 2015. During this time, they oversaw the development and growth of multiple brands in different markets and achieved sales growth and profitability. Justin also coordinated the opening of new locations and led communication on system initiatives.

Justin served as the General Manager at Harry Morton Holdings from February 2010 to January 2011 and at The Cheesecake Factory in various roles, including General Manager, Traveling Manager/Assistant General Manager, and Operations Technology Specialist, from 2001 to 2010.

Overall, Justin Murakami has proven expertise in operations, financial management, team leadership, and marketing in the restaurant industry.

Justin Murakami attended Mission Vieo High School from 1995 to 1999, where they completed their high school education. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

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Timeline

  • COO

    September 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Vice President Of Operations

    May, 2021

  • Vice President Of Operations

    November, 2017

  • Regional Manager West

    June, 2017

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