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Elijah Torrales

Brentwood

Summary

Over the past three years, I’ve successfully led the launch of more than 50 new restaurant openings for Raising Cane’s, driving operational excellence and market expansion. I’ve consistently trained and developed Crew Members, Managers, and Restaurant Leaders to build high-performing teams and profitable businesses. My efforts have played a key role in opening new markets—including New York and Florida—where the majority of locations exceed $10M in Average Unit Volume. Currently, I’m spearheading the Northern California Growth Team, which has already delivered two record-breaking launches: both surpassing $100,000 in Opening Day sales, and one setting a QSR industry record with $783,773.04 in first-week revenue.


I’m passionate about team development and regional growth, and I thrive in building scalable systems that elevate performance across every level of the organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Growth Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2025 - Current
  • Trained Restaurant Leaders to run the business setting up systems and processes to be successful long-term.
  • Built a high-performing Training Team by developing top talent and providing ongoing support through professional development programs.
  • Delivers high-performing and best-in-class operations by leading Teams identifying areas of opportunity, holding accountability, and celebrating successes in the restaurants.
  • Leads training, coaches and supports operationally throughout each New Restaurant Opening ensuring all standards are met.
  • The bridge between the Restaurant Support Office and the Restaurant managing vendors, deliveries, and facilities.
  • Supports in strategy planning and execution in all areas of operations.
  • Responsible for all aspects of leading a New Restaurant Opening from turnover, setup, and opening.

Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Lead the training Team and oversees trainer development.
  • Lead the new restaurant setup and organization and ensures full and accurate completion.
  • Executed shift management meeting operations and safety standards.
  • Supported in strategy planning and execution in all areas of operations.

Growth Restaurant Manager

Raising Cane's Restaurants
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Managed restaurant staff, providing training and performance feedback to enhance service quality.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for improved efficiency and consistency.
  • Ensured Managers leading operations are meeting Raising Cane’s standards in all restaurant zones during a shift.


Full-Time NRO Trainer

Raising Cane's Restaurants
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Executed training materials to enhance New Restaurant Opening operational success.
  • Facilitated hands-on training sessions to improve staff performance and customer service skills.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Mentored new trainers on best practices and standardized training procedures across locations.

Frycook and Cashier

Raising Cane's Restaurants
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Operated fryers and grills to prepare high-quality menu items efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Ensured adherence to food safety standards during meal preparation and service.
  • Assisted in Training new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
  • Developed into the ''Bird Specialist'' role leading the Kitchen and Bird position.

Education

High School Diploma -

Murrieta Valley High School
Murrieta, CA

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-driven
  • Flexible
  • Able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
  • Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans and convert plans into action to solve problems
  • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

Timeline

Growth Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2025 - Current

Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2024 - 01.2025

Growth Restaurant Manager

Raising Cane's Restaurants
03.2023 - 01.2024

Full-Time NRO Trainer

Raising Cane's Restaurants
12.2021 - 03.2023

Frycook and Cashier

Raising Cane's Restaurants
05.2019 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Murrieta Valley High School

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