Multiconcept operator Jose Andres Group has received an investment from Rock Creek, an investment company, and subsequently made some updates to its leadership team.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized a quartet of individuals with the organization’s annual Directors’ Awards and named the recipient of its 2024 Rising Young Professional Award.
Scott Taylor was appointed CEO for Cherry Bounce Hospitality, a newly formed full-service restaurant concept owned by private equity firm Hargett Hunter.
Alto-Shaam hired Matt Dugan to serve as corporate executive chef for the Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
Foodservice equipment industry veteran Mark Fogarty has rejoined Thermo-Kool as executive vice president and national sales manager.
Multiline manufacturer Cornerstone Foodservice Group has added Equipex to its portfolio of companies.
Chris Tomasso, president and CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group is the recipient of the 2024 Gold Plate Award presented by the International Food Manufacturers Association.
Allied Buying Corporation, an Illinois-based dealer buying group, recognized the contributions of some of its members and vendors with its annual awards program.
4-Star reps updated its line card as well as its personnel. Meanwhile, BSI, MPM Foodservice Equipment and Winston Foodservice all update their rep networks.
Michiel Bakker was appointed the sixth president of the Culinary Institute of America. Bakker will assume this role on September 1, 2024.
Sam Brewer was hired to serve as vice president of field innovation for Parts Town’s Red Lightning business unit.
The National Association of Collegiate and University Food Services announced the six chefs that will compete in its annual culinary competition.
Refrigerated Solutions Group hired Heather Parish to serve as key account director for the parent company of Norlake and Master-Bilt.
SEFA, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group recognized the contributions of some of its member companies and suppliers through a series of annual awards. Specifically, SEFA named Cook’s Direct its Member of the Year and Vollrath Company its Supplier of the Year.
Winston Foodservice hired Chef Ryan Tucker to serve as a corporate research and development chef for the Louisville, Ky.-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced the winners of its annual awards given to service members and military establishments of the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Sarah Scott to business analytics manager and John Hughes to business intelligence platform manager.
Flexeserve hired Rachel Paul to serve as key accounts manager for the manufacturer of hot food holding equipment.
Nemco Food Equipment hired Emma Stamm to serve as national sales manager for the Ohio-based, foodservice equipment manufacturer.
