Multiconcept operator Jose Andres Group has received an investment from Rock Creek, an investment company, and subsequently made some updates to its leadership team.
Sam Bakhshandehpour now serves as global chief executive officer of José Andrés Group, while Ron Parker continues to serve as the company’s president and chief operating officer and Nestor Nova continues as chief financial officer. José Andrés continues to serve as the company’s founder and executive chairman.
Long-standing JAG culinary leader chef Rick Billings will become chief culinary officer and chef Carles Tejedor, another long-standing JAG leader, will be chief creative officer.
JAG has roughly 40 restaurant concepts across the country and internationally.