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Alexander Rauch

@alexanderrauch

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Operations and hospitality leader driving revenue growth, scalable systems, and leadership development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in hospitality or operations where I can scale multi-unit performance, develop teams, implement data-driven systems, and drive revenue and retention growth.

I am an operations and hospitality leader with 12+ years managing high-volume restaurants and developing future leaders. I focus on scalable operational systems, workflow optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

At Texas Roadhouse I directed an $8M operation with 160+ employees, achieved 55% revenue growth in 2.5 years, and reduced turnover by over 60%. I design training programs and operational standards that improve compliance and consistency.

Earlier, I was promoted repeatedly at P.F. Chang's, managing full P&L responsibilities, new restaurant openings, and training AGMs, general managers, and national trainers. I build Excel dashboards and tools to monitor sales, labor, and KPIs to guide operational decisions.

I hold degrees in Hospitality & Food Service Management and Culinary Arts, and certifications including ServSafe Instructor & Proctor and Certified Food Safety Manager. I bring a blend of hands-on culinary experience, strategic planning, and team mentorship to scale operations and improve customer experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operations Specialist

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Wonder

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Lead operational improvements for high-volume hospitality locations, developing tools and workflows that streamline execution and support scalable growth while maintaining team engagement.

Operations Management Workflow Optimization Process Improvement Team Leadership KPI Tracking

Managing Partner

Texas Roadhouse

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Directed an $8M annual operation with 160+ employees, driving 55% revenue growth over 2.5 years and reducing staff turnover by over 60% through training programs and operational standards.

P&L management Staff Development Inventory Management Local Marketing Vendor Relations

Operating Partner

P.F. Chang's

Jan 2013 - Jan 2021 (8 years)

Promoted through multiple leadership roles managing full P&L and high-volume operations (~$5M/year per location), training managers and national trainers and leading new restaurant openings.

P&L management Labor Planning Quality Assurance Training Manager High Volume Management

Head Chef

Aramark

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Promoted to Head Chef within six months to manage operations across seven campus dining outlets, implementing culinary training and food-safety compliance for high-volume service.

Food Safety Staff Supervision Inventory Control Vendor Relations Training & Implementation Menu Execution

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelor of Science; Associate of Applied Science, Hospitality & Food Service Management; Culinary Arts

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Food Service Management and an A.A.S. in Culinary Arts with Beverage Concentration, graduating with honors.