Movers in South Florida

John Kulhanjian named partner and general manager of Shula's 347 Grill in Coral Gables/South Miami

John “JK” Kulhanjian has been named partner and general manager of Shula's 347 Grill in the Coral Gables/South Miami area. His experience started with family fast food restaurants (Chicken Unlimited) then opening and operating The Roasted Pepper in Pembroke Pines in 1995. He then became general manager of Shula's Steak House in Miami Lakes.

Seasons 52 names field sales manager

Seasons 52 has named Kristen Verdi as field sales manager to lead sales initiatives for the firm's South Florida restaurants. Verdi will showcase Seasons 52's group and event dining facilities to the Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Ft. Lauderdale markets. Prior to joining Seasons 52, Verdi served as the national sales account manager for Tyco's American Dynamics division.

 

Hurricane AMT appoints president

Martin O'Dowd has been appointed president of Hurricane AMT, LLC, the franchisor of the Hurricane Grill & Wings. O'Dowd has been the chief executive of three public restaurant firms over the past 20 years. Most recently he served as president and CEO of Famous Daves of America in Minneapolis.

Vice president of development at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

South Florida chain Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has hired Angela Kenyon as vice president of development to help the Lime chain expand.

She was formerly director of new store development at Starbucks.

South Florida restaurant chain hires vice president of development

South Florida chain Lime Fresh Mexican Grill hired Angela Kenyon as the new vice president of development to help the Lime concept expand. She was formerly director of new store development at Starbucks.

Miami Beach restaurant hires executive chef

Elizabeth Barlow was hired as executive chef of The Canyon Ranch Grill at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. Previously she was the executive chef at Begue’s Restaurant in New Orleans.

Managing partner for LongHorn Steakhouse

Mary Stapleton has been promoted to managing partner of LongHorn Steakhouse. Previously, she has served as the front of house manager and culinary captain at various LongHorn locations.

CiCi's Pizza opens in Miami

Andres Mendez is owner of the new CiCi's Pizza restaurant in Miami, which will have its grand opening on April 13. It's located at W. Flagler Street and NW 97th Avenue and is the first CiCi's in the city of Miami.

Miami Beach resident opens sports bar Buffalo Wings & Rings

Buffalo Wings & Rings, a family-friendly sports bar, has opened its 46th restaurant in Miami Beach, located at 1501 Collins Drive, next to the Royal Palm Hotel. Buffalo Wings & Rings is owned by Miami Beach resident Denis Nazareth. He is the former owner of six Dunkin Donuts locations and also the current owner several Bennigan’s locations.

Vice president of sales for RestaurantMinute

Rick L. Thurman has been appointed vice president of sales for RestaurantMinute.