Ricardo Galofre
LORTON,VA
Summary
General Manager with extensive experience at Aroma Holdings Group LLC, recognized for improving guest satisfaction and increasing EBITDA. Skilled in procurement and vendor negotiation, achieving a 3.2% reduction in COGS. Proven ability in operational standardization and effective staff leadership, resulting in the development of high-performing teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Aroma Holdings Group LLC
Springfield
01.2024 - 03.2025
- - Directed daily operations across multiple restaurant units, ensuring alignment with financial, service, and compliance standards.
- - Oversaw P&L management, reducing COGS by 3.2% and increasing EBITDA by 2%.
- - Enhanced Guest Satisfaction (+4 Customer Satisfaction Score; Google Reviews 4.2 → 4.4).
- - Recruited and led cross-functional teams, improved scheduling and performance evaluations.
- - Partnered with Executive Chef on menu development, food quality consistency, and vendor sourcing.
- - Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and labor regulations.
Procurement Manager
Anthony’s Clam House & Grill
Fort Lauderdale
05.2022 - 01.2024
- - Managed purchasing of all restaurant goods, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply chain operations.
- - Reduced COGS by 2.5%; decreased days of inventory from 12 to 9 and improved stock rotation (7 to 5 days).
- - Lowered key ingredient stockout rate from 6% to 2%.
- - Negotiated vendor contracts and oversaw procurement compliance.
Founder / General Manager
MAR & VINO SAS
Barranquilla
09.2014 - 03.2022
- - Founded and led seafood import/distribution company, managing supply chain, sales, and financial performance.
- - Oversaw key investment decisions, supplier development, and customer service standards.
Procurement Manager
CI ANTILLANA S.A.
Cartagena
02.2008 - 08.2014
- - Built sourcing strategies with vendors in Asia and the Americas.
- - Achieved high inventory turnover and service level targets.
Commercial Manager
AQUA PANAMA OVERSEAS INC
Cartagena
08.2007 - 01.2008
Purchasing & International Sales Director
CI PESQUEROS S.A.
Cartagena
01.2002 - 07.2007
Key Account Manager – Frozen Seafood
CI VIKINGOS S.A.
Cartagena
02.1989 - 12.2001
Education
Top Management Specialist -
Universidad de Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia01.2001
Marketing Emphasis -
Corporación Futuros Ejecutivos / Grupo Empresarial Bavaria
Bogotá, Colombia01.1994
Financial Management Specialist -
Universidad EAFIT / Tecnológica de Bolívar
Cartagena, Colombia01.1993
B.S. - Marine Biology
Fundación Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogotá, Colombia01.1991
Skills
- Restaurant & Hospitality Management
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiation
- P&L & Budget Oversight
- Inventory & Cost Control (COGS)
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Operational Standardization
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Planning & KPI Management
- Guest Experience Management
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification – U.S. Standard Food Safety Compliance
- Software & Systems: Restaurant365, TOAST POS, OpenTable, Homebase, 7Shifts, Excel Advanced.
Languages
Spanish (Native), English (Intermediate – Working Proficiency), French (Fluent)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Aroma Holdings Group LLC
01.2024 - 03.2025
Procurement Manager
Anthony’s Clam House & Grill
05.2022 - 01.2024
Founder / General Manager
MAR & VINO SAS
09.2014 - 03.2022
Procurement Manager
CI ANTILLANA S.A.
02.2008 - 08.2014
Commercial Manager
AQUA PANAMA OVERSEAS INC
08.2007 - 01.2008
Purchasing & International Sales Director
CI PESQUEROS S.A.
01.2002 - 07.2007
Key Account Manager – Frozen Seafood
CI VIKINGOS S.A.
02.1989 - 12.2001
Top Management Specialist -
Universidad de Los Andes
Marketing Emphasis -
Corporación Futuros Ejecutivos / Grupo Empresarial Bavaria
Financial Management Specialist -
Universidad EAFIT / Tecnológica de Bolívar
B.S. - Marine Biology
Fundación Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
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