In a Hospitality Operations Role? This Is What It Takes to Become a Hospitality Recruiter

Many hospitality operations managers and regional directors are experts in all things “hospitality.” They boast experience ranging from sales and marketing to human resources and hiring. But despite their vast knowledge and accomplishments, some are looking for career changes.  The day-to-day grind of working as hospitality leadership can take quite a toll. The hours are long and often erratic. Some…

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Growth is in Bruxie’s Future

Bruxie’s, a fast-casual waffle sandwich chain, has finalized their plans for expansion. Founded in 2010, the chain currently has 7 locations, mostly in Southern California, and are scheduled to open their first international location in South Korea, in April. In addition to crossing borders, Bruxie’s is going through a few other major changes. Co-founder Dean Simon has…

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Portillo’s Expands to Minnesota

The founder of Portillo’s, Dick Portillo, opened the first ever “Dog House” (as it was called back in the day), in 1963. He purchased a 6’ x 12’ trailer in the Chicago-area that had no bathroom and no running water. With a little hard work and determination Dick quickly transformed Portillo’s into a popular stop…

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Bottleneck Management Plans for Future

          Bottleneck Management has envisioned and plotted out a new plan that involves major growth for the successful restaurant group. One part of this newly rolled out strategy is four new Old Town Pour House locations over the next year and a half. These new locations will be part of the…

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PJW Restaurant Group’s Great Success

PJW Restaurant Group continues to exemplify great success over the past three decades of operation! Famously known for their flagship brand, P.J. Whelian’s Pub and Restaurant, the company plans to extend even further. With 18 full-service eateries and $80 million in annual sales, PJW is not even close to done yet. With a plan to…

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Uncle Maddio’s Gains New Investor

Uncle Maddio’s categorizes themselves as being next generation pizza. They have truly transformed what was once considered peasant food and transformed it into an elegant dish. At Uncle Maddio’s everything is fresh, from the pizza dough that’s made in-store each day to the locally-grown vegetables that are delivered every morning. The pizza has 3 different…

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El Pollo Loco Opening In Dublin, CA!

El Pollo Loco first entered the streets of Los Angeles in 1980, quickly becoming a local favorite due to their authentic cuisine and fresh ingredients. Spanish for “The Crazy Chicken”, El Pollo Loco works hard to create their signature citrus-marinated, fire grilled chicken, incorporating this signature item into delicious dishes. This Spanish cuisine restaurant is…

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Whole Foods Market Invests In Mendocino Farms

Mendocino Farms has received a minority investment from Whole Foods Market. This is the first restaurant partnership for Whole Foods Market, so as part of the deal the company plans on testing the opening of Mendocino Farms outlets in select markets, that have yet to be determined. This craft sandwich market will offer customers the full…

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Meyer Begins His “Hospitality Included” Movement

A new restaurant movement, officially titled “Hospitality Included”, has begun, and its leader is Chief Founder of the Union Square Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer. Union Square Hospitality is the company behind 13 of New York City’s most popular restaurants, including Blue Smoke, and Union Square Café. Starting in November Meyer will begin eliminating tips and…

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Chipotle is Going on a Hiring Spree

On September 9, 2015, Chipotle will offer a three-hour window for registered applicants to interview with management for an entry-level position with the company. Applicants will be interviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis, for positions that earn an average hourly pay of $10 an hour, and receive a 401(K). The company’s hope is to hire 4,000 new…

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