Houston — SPB Hospitality, an industry-leading operator and franchisor of restaurants spanning a national footprint, has promoted Amanda Hyde to senior vice president of operations for Krystal. It has also welcomed Ellen Rockwell as executive vice president of people & culture.
“These organizational updates symbolize our unwavering dedication to excellence and expansion at SPB Hospitality,” says Josh Kern, CEO of SPB Hospitality. “These transformations are a testament to our continual endeavor to refine our leadership framework and cultivate a culture marked by excellence and innovation. With Ellen and Amanda stepping into key roles, we are poised to continue to chart a course towards a promising future.”
Hyde has been with SPB Hospitality and Logan’s Roadhouse for 9 years, and previously served as vice president of operations services and director of operations. Hyde takes a people-first approach and pairs that with an operational expertise that drives sales and profit, reduces costs and improves the quality of both food and service. She has previously provided operational leadership to Mimi’s Café and Bob Evans.
Rockwell will lead People Services, Internal Communications, and Learning & Development. Along with her strong focus on operations, Rockwell brings extensive experience in the restaurant industry, ranging from roles at Surcheros Fresh Mex, Logan’s Roadhouse, O’Charley’s and Darden Restaurants.
SPB Hospitality is a leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants across 37 U.S. states and territories. Its diverse portfolio of restaurant brands includes Logan’s Roadhouse, Krystal Restaurants, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom and an impressive collection of high-end restaurant brands such as J. Alexander’s and Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill.
SPB Hospitality also is one of the country’s largest operators of craft brewery restaurants, including Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, ChopHouse & Brewery, AIA Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom, Ragtime Tavern Seafood & Grill, and Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery.
For more information, visit www.spbhospitality.com.
SOURCE: SPB Hospitality