Restaurant industry veteran Kim Boerema was appointed president of cafe operations for Hard Rock Cafe. 

Boerema has more than 33 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industries. He most recently served as the CEO of Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a scratch kitchen and brewery concept. Previously he served as chief operating officer at California Pizza Kitchen and as a vice president at Texas Roadhouse. 

In his new role, Boerema will provide leadership and strategic oversight to company-owned and franchise cafes, drive Hard Rock’s branded retail merchandise business and grow the Hard Rock Cafe portfolio.