Alejandro Peralta
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Accomplished General Manager with an extensive background in retail operations and business management. Expert in operational optimization, strict inventory control, and team leadership in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Standout performer recognized for high adaptability and crisis resolution. Dedicated professional with a continuous-learning mindset, focused on driving efficiency and growth for the business industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Sardi's Chicken
Oxon Hill, Maryland
06.2025 - Current
- Chosen by corporate leadership to support stabilization and optimization across 3 store locations in 1 year because of fast adaptation and strong turnaround results.
- Managed store profitability (P&L), controlled labor costs, reduced waste, and met or exceeded sales targets.
- Promoted from Assistant Manager to General Manager within 3 months of hire for strong operational knowledge and leadership performance.
- Integrated quickly into unfamiliar business environments, built team trust, and aligned separate store operations with corporate standards.
- Recruited, trained, and coached diverse Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams; built high-retention culture centered on speed and hospitality.
- Directed inventory audits, ordering, and food-safety compliance to protect product quality and limit financial shrinkage.
Store Manager / Assistant Manager / Shift Leader
CAVA
Burke - Alexandria, VA
06.2017 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated consistent high performance over several years, rapidly advancing from Shift Leader to Assistant Manager, and ultimately earning promotion to Store Manager by age 23.
- Spearheaded daily operations, financial performance, and guest satisfaction for a high-volume corporate location, ensuring 100% alignment with corporate brand standards.
- Managed store budgets, labor forecasting, and inventory controls, reducing food waste and increasing profitability through effective resource allocation.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a diverse team of members and shift leaders, fostering a collaborative workspace that enhanced career growth and improved retention.
- Supervised and streamlined all restaurant stations—including prep, line service, and guest hospitality—to maximize throughput and efficiency during peak business hours.
- Enforced food safety, sanitation, and state compliance guidelines, achieving top ratings on health audits and ensuring a safe environment for guests and staff.
Premium Hospitality
Various Establishments
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Delivered elite tablespace management and fine-dining hospitality at high-volume upscale concepts including Blackwall Hitch and Chart House. Managed guest reservations and processed customer payments with precision.
- Mastered sophisticated guest engagement, specialized menu and wine pairing presentations, and VIP conflict resolution under strict operational standards.
- Mastered an extensive, upscale food and craft cocktail menu within days through self-initiated study, demonstrating strong learning agility.
- Processed high-volume financial transactions using complex POS systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Foundational Experience
Various Establishments
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Gained extensive hospitality experience by excelling in front-of-house and back-of-house roles—from dishwasher and prep cook to server and event bartender—shaping skills in adaptability and work eth adaptability and strong work ethic while thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments across various hospitality roles.nts.
Education
GED -
GED
Alexandria, VA10-2016
Skills
- Business & Finance: P&L Management, Labor Cost Optimization, Budgeting & Forecasting, Food Cost & Inventory Control
- Leadership: Change Management (Turnaround), Talent Acquisition & Retention, Team Mentorship, FOH/BOH Cross-Functional Leadership
- Operations: Corporate Brand Standards, Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance (HACCP), Throughput Optimization, POS Systems
TITLE
Restaurant General Manager | Operational Turnaround & P&L Optimization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- State Food Safety Certificate
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Sardi's Chicken
06.2025 - Current
Premium Hospitality
Various Establishments
07.2017 - 11.2021
Store Manager / Assistant Manager / Shift Leader
CAVA
06.2017 - 02.2025
Foundational Experience
Various Establishments
06.2015 - 05.2017
GED -
GED