Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Certification
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Noah Villalba

Littleton

Summary


Knowledgeable Operations Manager with an excellent foundation in optimizing operational processes and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams. Ensuring guest loyalty by focusing on marketing, food quality, service, and consistency. Demonstrates proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, assuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted to Operations Manager with an initial OPMDA score of 86.82%, improving to 89%, demonstrating excellence in operational oversight and leadership.
  • Optimize FOH labor (11-12%) BOH (13-14%), food, and liquor costs through strategic scheduling, productivity coaching, and waste reduction, enhancing profitability and maintaining food quality standards.
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement service improvements and drive customer satisfaction.

Operations Support

Texas Roadhouse
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided operational support two days per week for a high-volume location, assisting with front- and back-of-house operations to ensure compliance with Texas Roadhouse standards.
  • Coached staff on legendary service, Recipe Right standards, and efficiency, improving guest satisfaction scores and operational flow.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in various challenging environments, supporting multiple teams in 2 separate stores.
  • Supported labor, food, and liquor cost control, competing with regional performance goals.

Senior Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Achieved a final validation score of 93.28%, demonstrating exceptional front-of-house leadership and guest service excellence.
  • Developed systems for to-go operations, restroom checks, on-deck seating, and large-party management, improving guest satisfaction and dining room efficiency.
  • Worked side by side with management team to integrate every day operations for the host stand, to-go room, and dining room.
  • Led training programs to enhance service quality and staff performance.

Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Achieved below 10% labor cost target and optimized food costs through productivity coaching, waste logs, and daily Recipe Right coaching.
  • Implemented prep sheets and meat count logs, reducing waste and keeping meat costs low through daily coaching.
  • Led hiring, training, and development of back-of-house team, including coaching a BOH Training Coordinator to earn their first letter.
  • Managed Sygma/produce orders and vendor relations, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. Maintained ESF/Audit-ready sanitation standards every day.

Education

Associate Degree - Culinary Arts

Dona Ana Community College (DACC)
Las Cruces, NM
01.2018

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring teams
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Financial management
  • Staff Scheduling & Cross-Training
  • Community Outreach & Engagement
  • Labor, Food, & Liquor Cost Management
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Collaborative team management
  • Guest Satisfaction and recovery
  • Utilize daily and monthly Checklists

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Operations Manager with an initial OPMDA score of 86.82%, improving to 89%, previously achieving a Senior Service Manager validation score of 93.28%.
  • Reduced labor costs to sub 5% in front-of-house and 8% in back-of-house, optimizing food and liquor costs through strategic coaching and systems in El Paso Texas.
  • Boosted to-go sales during COVID-19 through innovative operational strategies and community-focused signage.
  • Submitted over 30 book reports for Texas Roadhouse’s Book of the Month Club, demonstrating a commitment to leadership development.
  • Recognized as a mentor in the Texas Roadhouse Miller market, guiding and developing team members across multiple locations.

Affiliations

  • Member, National Restaurant Association, 2019–Present
  • Active Participant, Texas Roadhouse Book of the Month Club, 2020–Present
  • Mentor, Texas Roadhouse Miller Market, 2021–Present

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certification (National Restaurant Association)
  • Purchasing and Cost Control Certification (National Restaurant Association)
  • Hospitality and Restaurant Management 2.0 Certification (National Restaurant Association)
  • Responsible Alcohol Certification

Timeline

Operations Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2024 - Current

Operations Support

Texas Roadhouse
07.2024 - 09.2024

Senior Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
03.2023 - 08.2024

Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 07.2021

Associate Degree - Culinary Arts

Dona Ana Community College (DACC)
Noah Villalba