Kevin Atkinson was named executive chef for Angeline’s and Merchant & Trade, a pair of Charlotte-based restaurants. Both concepts are owned by multiconcept operator Kimpton Restaurants.
Electrolux Professional has entered into a partnership with Chef Andrea Zanin who will work with the foodservice equipment manufacturer to provide education and support for the company’s products.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted three of its associates: Susan Albright to domestic customer service manager, Nancy White to export customer service manager and Maria Facchin to southern Europe sales manager.
The National Restaurant Association added Brennan Duckett to its public affairs team as technology and innovation policy director. In this role, he will handle policy issues related to electronic payments systems, data security and privacy, gift and prepaid cards, intellectual property and trademark issues, music licensing, and ADA reform.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation named the winners of the 2021 Military Foodservice Awards. The awards span six different categories.
After a rough start to the year, sales of foodservice equipment and supplies seem poised for a big comeback, according to the latest data from the Manufacturers Agents’ Association for the Foodservice Industry.
Pieology appointed Bijan Sami to serve as the restaurant chain’s chief operations officer and information officer. As the title implies, Sami assumes responsibility for leading both the global operations and technology roadmap for the company.
Eric Brownlee was appointed executive chef for The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, a restaurant inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Keith Droz was appointed corporate chef for Icon Entertainment Group. In his new role, Droz will oversee food and beverage for the multi-concept operator’s various concepts, which include Skull's Rainbow Room, Johnny Cash's Kitchen & Saloon, House of Cards, Nudie's Honky Tonk and the Bongo Java Cafe at The Johnny Cash Museum.
Hoshizaki America removed the interim from his title and made Chris Karssiens president of the Georgia-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
Nieco hired Guido Nava as vice president of sales and marketing.
Georgia-based foodservice equipment manufacturer LTI promoted Matt McEwen to drafting manager.
Restaurant industry veteran Jim Sullivan was appointed chief development officer for fast-casual Mexican concept QDOBA.
Update June 1, 2021: Since Ali Group confirmed it made an offer to acquire Welbilt several developments have occurred.
Blaze Pizza tapped Johnny Jones to serve as senior vice president of development for the fast-casual restaurant chain.
The International Food Manufacturers Association named the nine recipients of its 2021 Silver Plate Awards.
S2O Consultants hired foodservice industry veteran Joe Mora to serve as a senior project manager. Mora’s foodservice industry experience spans more than 35 years, including 20 as a project designer and manager.
Restaurant chain Bojangles hired Byron Chandler to serve as chief development officer. Bojangles also tapped company veteran Jose Costa to serve as chief growth officer.
Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen introduced Jon Gilliam as the restaurant chain’s CEO.
Matt Stuhl was appointed vice president of operations for Sage Restaurant Concepts, a multiconcept operator owned by Sage Hospitality Group. In this role, Stuhl assumes responsibility for the overall operations of a selection of the company’s more than 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops across the U.S.
