Angel Cornejo
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with knowledge in multi-unit and high-volume restaurant operations. Strong in communication, team accountability, and process improvement. Focused on culture building, staffing, payroll, and operational systems that support growth and consistent results.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cava
Mission Viejo, California
03.2024 - Current
- Developed leadership team of 9 managers and created operating systems to drive P&L labor targets, inventory control, and daily sales performance.
- Directed daily operations and guided 40+ employees, establishing accountability and policy adherence in high-pressure environments.
- Managed scheduling, payroll, inventory control, and supply chain to ensure operational efficiency.
General Manager
Mountain Mikes
Brea, California
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Directed restaurant operations and managed team of 18 employees, accountable for P&L, labor targets, inventory control, scheduling, and daily performance.
- Developed systems to ensure achievement of P&L, labor targets, inventory control, and daily sales targets, resulting in over 18% sales increase.
- Led hiring, training, and development of team members/managers to cultivate a disciplined, high-performing team.
General Manager
Cocos Bakery
Anaheim, California
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed overall restaurant operations and managed a team of 50 employees between two locations, taking full accountability for P&L, labor targets, inventory control, scheduling and daily store performance.
- Developed systems to achieve P&L, labor targets, inventory control, and daily sales goals.
- Facilitated training and development for team members and managers, fostering a disciplined, high-performing team.
Assistant General Manager
Chipotle
Anaheim Hills
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Managed shift scheduling, labor coverage, and daily staffing changes.
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and coaching for new team members.
- Reviewed inventory levels and coordinated product ordering for restaurant needs.
- Enforced Chipotle safety, sanitation, and compliance expectations throughout shifts.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden Grove High School
Garden Grove, CA10-2015
Skills
- P&L management
- Operations management
- Labor scheduling
- Payroll administration
- Organizational development
- Effective leader
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
General Manager
Cava
03.2024 - Current
General Manager
Mountain Mikes
06.2022 - 03.2024
General Manager
Cocos Bakery
10.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant General Manager
Chipotle
02.2017 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Garden Grove High School