Kevin Comeaux
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate and results-driven operations leader with a track record of driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and supporting large-scale growth initiatives. From starting as a crew member to leading multi-unit operations in new markets, I’ve built my career on fostering strong teams, optimizing performance, and executing strategic initiatives at every level.
Currently, as an Area Leader of Restaurants at Raising Cane’s, I oversee a group of restaurants in New York City, leading a Business Unit Team across marketing, recruiting, and training to ensure alignment and success in this emerging market. Prior to this, I spent nearly a decade at Chipotle Mexican Grill, where I progressed rapidly from a Grill Cook to Restaurateur and later served as a Field Leader and New Restaurant Opening Lead, driving operational success across multiple markets.
With deep experience in talent development, training, and market expansion, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can lead teams to achieve excellence and build lasting success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Leader of Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
05.2023 - Current
- Lead operations and team development for a group of restaurants in NYC, driving business growth and ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with marketing, recruiting, and training leaders to align on strategic initiatives for long-term success.
- Opened two NRO's in NYC with plans to open 5-6 in the next 18 months.
- AUV of 6.4 million, 100% company owned, currently no drive thru's at my existing restaurants. Running 20-25% EBITDAR while leading region in compliance related costs such as NYC Fair Work Week. Strong results in weekly/monthly premiums and tracking.
- Reporting to Regional Vice President while I lead an Area Leader of Recruiting, Area Leader of Marketing, Area Leader of Training, and two General Managers.
- Both existing restaurants are validated Training Restaurants.
Field Leader
Chipotle
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed 10 restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and profitable operations. This was a territory of roughly 4 hours spanning from Lafayette, LA to Biloxi, MS.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supported new restaurant openings to develop high-performing teams.
- Drove operational excellence at scale, focusing on delivering top-notch service and maximizing efficiency.
- AUV of 3.1 million, 100% company owned, 3 locations with a drive thru.
- Designed Field Leader Visit Checklist that the region used, created MBR Template as well for the region to drive operational performance period over period.
New Restaurant Opening Lead
Chipotle
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Partnered with cross-functional operations teams to ensure smooth and successful restaurant launches in diverse markets.
- Developed and mentored a high-performing team of traveling Training Coordinators to provide consistent, high-quality training support.
- Played a key role in rewriting and refining the official Chipotle training manual used for all new restaurant openings nationwide.
- Drove operational excellence and brand consistency by implementing world-class training systems in new locations.
- NRO's scored an AVG Ecosure score of 96,5% on their first audit.
Certified Training Manager
Chipotle
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented leadership development programs to support the broader area with training priorities.
- Executed and piloted company training initiatives.
- Trained any external salaried leaders within my market.
- Signed off on any internal manager promotions within my market.
- At the time of being in this position, I had trained, hired, and or developed 5 of the then 8 existing GM's in the state of Louisiana.
Restaurateur
Chipotle
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Crew Member to GM
Chipotle
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Where I began my restaurant experience while in college.
- Was hired into the Kitchen Manager role during the NRO Training week. Ultimately became an NRO GM within 13 months of joining the company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Business Management
- Training and Development
Timeline
Area Leader of Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
05.2023 - Current
Field Leader
Chipotle
08.2020 - 05.2023
New Restaurant Opening Lead
Chipotle
08.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Training Manager
Chipotle
02.2018 - 08.2018
Restaurateur
Chipotle
08.2016 - 02.2018
Crew Member to GM
Chipotle
10.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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