What is Zachary Ragghianti's current role with Afuri Ramen Dumpling?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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ZACHARY RAGGHIANTI - Director of Culinary/Ramen & Dumpling, U.S. Operations
Zachary Ragghianti has served as Director of Culinary/Ramen & Dumpling U.S. Operations for AFURI-USA in Portland, Oregon since December 2021. He served in the following positions during the following periods for AFURI-USA in Portland, Oregon: Executive Chef/General Manager from October 2020 to December 2021 and Sous Chef AFURI IZAKAYA from December 2019 through October 2020. Mr. Ragghianti was a consultant in Portland, Oregon from June 2018 through November 2019. From April 2016 to June 2018, he was Chef de Cuisine at American Local in Portland, Oregon.
JENNIFER UNDERWOOD – Vice President of Hospitality, U.S. Operations
Jennifer Underwood has served as Hospitality Director, U.S. Operations for AFURI-USA in Portland, Oregon since February 2020. Prior to that, she served as General Manager for AFURI Izakaya in Portland, Oregon from February 2019 to February 2020. She was General Manager and Corporate Trainer for No Bones (a national vegan restaurant group) in Portland, Oregon during 2018. Ms. Underwood was Senior Restaurant Manager for Sage Hospitality Group in Portland during 2017.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Afuri Ramen Dumpling Franchise Disclosure Document, Zachary Ragghianti holds the position of Director of Culinary/Ramen & Dumpling, U.S. Operations for AFURI-USA in Portland, Oregon. He has been in this role since December 2021. This indicates that Mr. Ragghianti is responsible for overseeing the culinary aspects of Afuri Ramen Dumpling's U.S. operations, specifically related to ramen and dumpling dishes.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Ragghianti held other roles within AFURI-USA, including Executive Chef/General Manager from October 2020 to December 2021, and Sous Chef AFURI IZAKAYA from December 2019 through October 2020. He also worked as a consultant in Portland, Oregon from June 2018 through November 2019, and as Chef de Cuisine at American Local in Portland, Oregon from April 2016 to June 2018. This progression of roles suggests a career path with increasing responsibility within the Afuri Ramen Dumpling organization.
Additionally, the FDD states that Zachary Ragghianti is one of the trainers for Afuri Ramen Dumpling. His experience in the subjects he teaches at training dates back to at least 2016. This means that new franchisees and their staff may receive training from Mr. Ragghianti on culinary and operational aspects of the business, particularly concerning ramen and dumpling preparation. His involvement in training highlights his expertise and importance to maintaining the brand's standards.