RAVE Restaurant Group announced a strategic reshaping of its executive team. These appointments represent a significant upgrade to the leadership team, signaling investors and franchisees alike that the company is focused on the continued expansion and development of its Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza brands. These new executives include: Jay Rooney, Chief Financial Officer Zack Viljoen, Vice President […]

Hospitality Quotient, a division of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), introduces HQ+, a new digital learning experience that delivers the organization’s proprietary and sought-after training curriculum in an engaging and accessible format. Rooted in the principles of Enlightened Hospitality, first outlined in USHG Founder & Executive Chairman Danny Meyer’s best-selling book, Setting the Table, HQ […]

Nuno Rodrigues has been named Food & Beverage Director of The Statler, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading global third-party hotel operator. Rodrigues is a perfect fit for The Statler with over 20 years of international hospitality experience and a focus on hotel food and beverage outlets. His most […]

GRUBBRR announced that Parrish Chapman joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s sales strategy. Chapman brings a wealth of technology enterprise sales leadership to GRUBBRR. He was most recently the Senior Director of Enterprise Retail Sales at Samsung Electronics America, where he led a sales team […]

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach announces the appointment of two distinguished culinary talents to its esteemed leadership team, Chef Gordon Maybury and Chef Peter Lai. Maybury has been named Resort Executive Chef, overseeing the culinary experiences across the entire resort while Lai assumes the role of Executive Chef of Bourbon Steak Orange County – Michael Mina’s nod to the […]

Mayor’s Table, the signature restaurant of Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach, California, announces the appointment of its new General Manager, Quentin Gravet, a seasoned restaurant professional with extensive wine expertise and a passion for highly personalized customer service. Gravet, who will work closely with Lido House Hotel’s Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston, will oversee daily operations […]

Hawks Cay Resort announces the appointment of Chef Andrew (Andy) Philips as the newest addition to the culinary team as Executive Restaurant Chef. With an extensive background in the culinary arts and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, Chef Philips brings a wealth of expertise to the vibrant food and beverage scene at Hawks […]

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, the laid-back full-service seafood restaurant franchise with 19 units across the country, announced that Sarah Meriam has been promoted to chief operating officer. The promotion, announced on Wednesday, fills the role vacated in late 2022 due to the retirement of the previous COO. “I am beyond stoked to be given such […]

THesis Hotel, a lifestyle hotel in Coral Gables known for its chef-driven culinary concepts and exceptional dining experiences, has appointed Massimiliano Giua as Director of Restaurants and Bars to lead the hotel to new heights while keeping it at the forefront of Miami’s culinary scene and maintaining its status as a cultural hub. Giua, with […]

Following the thoughtful expansion of the award-winning, Miami-based Yardbird brand into markets across the globe since its inception in 2011, Chief Executive Officer John Kunkel welcomed Joe Essa, former president and CEO of Wolfgang Puck Worldwide and The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, to the Yardbird Group as President and Chief Operating Officer. Effective February 2024, […]

The Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, announced the appointment of Natalie Harden as its new Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Harden joins the fast-growing restaurant company with 20 years of experience in both restaurant and consumer-related corporate finance. “We are pleased to welcome Natalie to the Condado team. As a results-driven leader, she brings […]

The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach, a charming, historic art deco property with 82 guest rooms and suites, managed by Highgate, has announced the appointment of Antony Awak as Chef de Cuisine and Alberto Montesino as Lead Mixologist. These new hires mark a pivotal time at the hotel as the team elevates the food and beverage […]

San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, announced the appointment of David Teig as executive chef. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Teig is an accomplished culinary leader with a dedication to sustainable, local cuisine. He will be responsible for all food and beverage operations […]