Firebird Restaurant Group promoted Tim Schroder to senior vice president of operations services from director of operations services.

A four-year company veteran, Schroder’s expertise has been applied to several areas throughout the organization, including operation services, marketing, purchasing, information technology, culinary innovation, financial analysis, guest relations and new restaurant openings. His new position will expand his leadership functions to include training, accounting and finance for all Firebird brands.

Schroder’s background includes serving as vice president of marketing with Which Wich Superior Sandwiches and Texas Land & Cattle/Lone Star Steakhouse, and director of franchise field marketing for Applebee’s.

Firebird Restaurant Group operates six restaurant concepts, with 49 locations in 2 states: El Fenix Mexican Restaurant, Meso Maya, Taqueria La Ventana, Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar, Tortaco and Village Burger Bar.