ALEXANDER MORENO
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Results-driven Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience in optimizing multi-unit operations across the U.S. and Latin America. Expertise in team leadership, labor optimization, cost control, and operational standardization. Managed teams of 50+ and operations exceeding $4M annually, achieving significant improvements in labor efficiency and cost management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
33 TAPS
Hollywood, California
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant and bar business generating more than $4M annually.
- Led team of 50+ employees in daily restaurant operations and service functions to enhance service quality.
- Enhanced labor efficiency by 8–12% and decreased employee turnover by 15% through targeted management initiatives.
- Minimized food and beverage waste by over 10% through implementation of operational controls.
Director of Operations
Mamacita / Rosaline
Los Angeles, California
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led launch of fast-casual concept, coordinating operational readiness to ensure successful opening.
- Implemented operational systems and service standards, streamlining processes for improved customer experience.
- Recruited and trained over 30 employees, enhancing team capability and service delivery.
General Manager
Go Greek
, California
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Supported operations across two locations, contributing to combined revenue above $6M.
- Helped manage daily operations to improve business performance and keep service consistent.
- Ran daily restaurant operations for Go Greek dining and kitchen teams.
- Scheduled shifts and covered labor needs across service periods.
- Trained staff on guest service, food safety, and store procedures.
Restaurant Operations Manager
CAVA Grill
, Maryland & California
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Reduced food-cost variance by 5–7% through cost-control and operational improvement initiatives.
- Standardized operations to ensure consistency during rapid growth.
- Maintained execution consistency by implementing established procedures.
Co-Founder & Operator
Inkanto Peruvian Cuisine
Los Angeles, California
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversaw restaurant operations, staffing, procurement, and catering to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Implemented growth initiatives to enhance restaurant operations and optimize daily execution.
- Directed Peruvian cuisine concept and brand vision for Inkanto dining experience.
- Managed daily restaurant operations, including service flow, staffing, and floor coordination.
- Developed authentic Peruvian menu items and seasonal food offerings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Hospitality Management Studies
USIL
Lima, PeruSkills
- Restaurant & Hospitality Operations
- Multi-Unit Management
- Launch readiness
- Operational standardization
- Cost control
- Labor efficiency
- Inventory and Procurement
- Business Performance
- Service Standards & Guest Experience
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Event Management
Personal Information
- Title: HOSPITALITY, RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS LEADER
- Availability: Open to Relocation
Accomplishments
- Operations: Directed a high-volume operation generating more than $4M annually.
- People leadership: Led teams of 50+ employees and reduced employee turnover by 15%.
- Labor efficiency: Improved labor efficiency by 8–12%.
- Cost control: Reduced food and beverage waste by more than 10% and food-cost variance by 5–7%.
- Multi-unit management: Managed two locations generating more than $6M in combined revenue.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Culinary & Restaurant Operations Training | Culinary Lab — Los Angeles, California
Timeline
Operations Manager
33 TAPS
01.2017 - 01.2023
Director of Operations
Mamacita / Rosaline
01.2016 - 01.2017
General Manager
Go Greek
01.2016 - 09.2016
Restaurant Operations Manager
CAVA Grill
01.2013 - 01.2016
Co-Founder & Operator
Inkanto Peruvian Cuisine
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Hospitality Management Studies
USIL