Craveworthy Team Member Spotlight: Juan Becerril

At Craveworthy Brands, we believe that our team members are the heart and soul of everything we do. 

Welcome to our 'Team Member Spotlight' series where we shine a light on the incredible individuals who make up our diverse and talented team across Craveworthy Brands and our concepts. 

Meet Juan Becerril, our Regional Director of Operations for Illinois who is celebrating his 23-year anniversary with Mongolian Concepts and (now) Craveworthy Brands. Learn more about Becerril's journey and congratulate him on his amazing achievements!  

How long have you been with Craveworthy Brands?

23 years in total. I've been with Mongolian Concepts from the start for nearly 23 years and a part of Craveworthy Brands since its inception in 2023. Our new CEO then and the Founder of Craveworthy Brands, Gregg, gave me the opportunity to work at the Director-level within the Company. 

What's your favorite thing about working here? 

Honestly, hard to say. First, the people, second, our food and third, having the opportunity to see so many people grow professionally and personally. That's what makes Craveworthy special.

What does a typical day look like for you in your role?

What's the most rewarding part of your job?

What's a project or achievement you're particularly proud of?

Being able to oversee all of our new Craveworthy Brands' concepts including our Craveworthy Kitchen location at Hayden Hall in Chicago. I'll always be thankful for being trusted to run all of our concepts in the state.

What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone just starting in your field?

Relax - only focus on what you can control while making sure you're surrounding yourself with passionate people. And, always remember you can’t teach people to be passionate, that's a quality they must already have.

How do you stay motivated and inspired at work?

Easy - our people! All I need to do is look around, I'm surrounded by the best.

Speed Round

• Coffee or tea? Coffee - 100 percent! 
• Early bird or night owl? Both. 
• Favorite vacation destination? Nothing specific, I like to take my family to visit different places.
• Favorite movie or TV show? Anything BUT scary movies. 
• Favorite food? Mexican and Italian, for sure! 
• One item you cannot live without? My phone, lol!  
• Favorite hobby or pastime outside of work? My favorite hobby's spending time with family, watching movies and watching football. 
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Paris or Egypt, due to their great history.