Hard Rock International tapped long-time restaurant and hospitality leader Eric Martino to serve as president of its Hard Rock Cafe Division. In this role, Martino will oversee operations of the company's nearly 200 eateries around the world. Additionally, Martino will oversee Hard Rock's Retail Division globally.
Former Panera executive Scott Davis will become chief concept officer for Noodles & Company, effective June 19, 2024.
Singer Equipment Co. promoted Nicholas Gatto to director of sales for the company’s Mid-Atlantic territory.
Corner Bakery Cafe promoted Erin Hasselgren to president from chief operating officer. Corner Bakery Cafe also welcomed back Becky Foulk as its corporate chef to lead the chain’s culinary strategy and menu innovation.
Rreal Tacos welcomed back founder Adrian Villarreal to the seven-unit Atlanta-based chain culinary director. He sold Rreal Tacos to current owners Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez three years ago, per a release.
Quest Food Management Services hired Fenil Patel to serve as sr. vice president of business development for the foodservice management company that works with schools in the Midwest.
Fisher Manufacturing, Ojeda U.S.A., Spaceman U.S.A. and Thermo-Kool all made updates to their rep networks.
The James Beard Foundation named the winners of its 2024 Restaurant and Chef awards, which “celebrate excellence across a range of experiences, from fine-dining establishments to casual gems, and emerging talents to established luminaries, while supporting and encouraging a more sustainable industry.”
Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies were flat during the first quarter of 2024, per data from the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry.
The parent company for Norlake and Master-Bilt, Refrigerated Solutions Group made three updates to its foodservice sales organization.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer RATIONAL USA promoted Joseph Gomez to sales director for its central region.
The National Association of College & University Food Services announced the gold, silver and bronze winners of the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards and Sustainability Awards.
Franke Coffee Systems – Americas tapped Chad Bowman to serve as vice president of sales.
Winholt Equipment Group added a product manager and a territory sales manager as the company prepares to open another manufacturing facility.
Multiconcept franchisee Redberry Restaurants appointed Jorge Picanco to the newly created role of vice president of construction and design for the Canadian company.
Hatco Corp. hired Steve Bindl to serve as its head of global marketing and Josh Beale to serve as key accounts specialist for the Milwaukee-based commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer.
In the latest update to its team, Krowne Metal Corp. hired Brannen Purdee to serve as its western regional sales manager.
One Source Reps adds to its line card, while Alto-Shaam, Refrigerated Solutions Group and Southern CaseArts update their rep networks. Plus, Elevate Foodservice Group adds to its sales team.
Shake Shack hired Stephanie Sentell to serve as chief operations officer, effective July 1, 2024.
Angelo Grillas was hired to serve as vice president of national accounts for Southern CaseArts.
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