Dario Arana-Rojas
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Restaurant Operations Leader with over 11 years of experience in menu development and cost management, specializing in launching and scaling high-quality Latin cuisine ventures. Achievements include enhancing brand visibility and customer loyalty while driving significant revenue growth. Proven success in optimizing operational efficiency across multi-unit environments through strategic management and data-driven decision-making. Ambitious professional dedicated to fostering innovation and profitability in start-up companies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Monarca Hospitality Group
DC Metro Area, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Developed and launched Saoco Cuban Eats, filling a market gap in high-quality Latin cuisine, achieving 45% year-over-year growth in revenue and winning the prestigious Stall Wars competition
- Designed brand strategies, boosting visibility by 60% and social media engagement by 40%
- Managed budgeting strategies, reducing expenses by 15%, increasing profit margins by 12%
- Conducted vendor negotiations, cutting supply costs by 10%, with a menu rotation improving retention rates
- Introduced innovative service protocols that raised guest experience ratings by 30%
Multi-Unit Manager
Call Your Mother Deli
DC Metro Area
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Led operations across 5 locations, achieving a 22% increase in average revenue and improving customer satisfaction by 15%
- Exceeded monthly revenue targets by 18%, reduced overhead costs by 10% while maintaining quality
- Strengthened team dynamics, resulting in a 25% improvement in staff retention and productivity
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure smooth supply chain operations, reducing stockouts by 30%
Area Manager
Sweetgreen
DC Metro Area
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Directed multi-unit operations, increasing revenue by 30% over 3 years and boosting satisfaction by 20%
- Improved profit margins by 15% through cost control, efficient labor utilization, and optimized systems
- Enhanced compliance scores by 35% by implementing internal food safety audits company-wide
Multi-Unit Manager
Noodles & Co.
Maryland
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Oversaw four locations, increasing performance by 20% and enhancing catering sales by 30%
- Developed managers to meet high standards, optimizing team performance across stores
- Managed high-volume catering operations, achieving a 10% improvement in profit margins through strategic budgeting
Education
Economics -
San Buenaventura University
Bogotá, ColombiaSkills
- Menu Development
- Negotiation
- Hospitality Concepts
- Consulting
- Operational Efficiency
- Budgeting
- Brand Development
- Market Analysis
Websites
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Native
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Multi-Unit Manager
Call Your Mother Deli
07.2021 - 05.2023
Founder
Monarca Hospitality Group
03.2019 - Current
Area Manager
Sweetgreen
01.2017 - 06.2021
Multi-Unit Manager
Noodles & Co.
10.2013 - 01.2017
Economics -
San Buenaventura University