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Angel Aguirre

Kansas City

Summary

Results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience in the restaurant hospitality industry. Passionate about people development, operational excellence, and driving EBITA growth.

Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop future leaders, and optimize profitability in a high-volume environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Partner

Whataburger
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead a Certified Training Restaurant, mentoring and developing managers and future operating partners for KMO LLC Franchise. (Whataburger)
  • Oversee operations of a $7 million AUV unit, ensuring top-tier customer service and profitability.
  • Drive sales growth and operational efficiency while maintaining brand standards and company values.
  • Manage staffing, training, and development programs to build a high-performing team.

Foreman

Aguirre Construction
12.2019 - 11.2021
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.

Manager

Whataburger
12.2014 - 12.2019
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Team Leader

Whatabuger
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Assist Management with training, coaching, and motivating team members.
  • Lead shifts and ensure team members are following company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure guests receive a high quality experience with friendly, accurate, and fast service.
  • Ensure cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards are maintained.
  • Support inventory counts and cash handling.

Team Member

Whatabuger
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Greet all guests with a friendly attitude.
  • Prepare and assemble food to whataburger specifications.
  • Clean and restock workstations, dining areas, and restrooms.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ballenger Construction
12.2011 - 03.2012
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.

Team Member

Whataburger
08.2008 - 12.2011
  • Greet all guests with a friendly attitude.
  • Prepare and assemble food to whataburger specifications.
  • Clean and restock workstations, dining areas, and restrooms.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Operational Leadership

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
05-2016

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

South Texas College
Weslaco, TX
05-2013

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Sales & Profitability Growth
  • EBITA & Financial Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Training & Mentorship
  • Customer Service & Brand Loyalty
  • Strategic Planning & Execution

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
  • Became the first Certified Restaurant Training Unit for the Kansas/Missouri Market for Whataburger.
  • Was presented an award from the City of Weslaco/Fire Department for the October 2015 Flood for demonstrating exemplary initiative, courage, and skill when facilitating a rescue operations in service to my neighborhood.

Certification

Certified Training Restaurant

Serv Safe

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operating Partner

Whataburger
11.2021 - Current

Foreman

Aguirre Construction
12.2019 - 11.2021

Manager

Whataburger
12.2014 - 12.2019

Team Leader

Whatabuger
12.2012 - 12.2014

Team Member

Whatabuger
03.2012 - 12.2012

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ballenger Construction
12.2011 - 03.2012

Team Member

Whataburger
08.2008 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Operational Leadership

South Texas College

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

South Texas College

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