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Claire Andrew transitions from career in medicine to one in restaurants
Outback Steakhouse’s Davonne Austin ties superb performance to team
Rebekah Avis has been recognized as a top KFC GM for eight years
Stephanie Bailey is the Michael Jordan of restaurant general managers
For Gobinder ‘Gary’ Birring, Mountain Mike’s is a family business
Madison Burroughs went from high school sandwich stacker to Jersey Mike’s Manager of the Year
Kim Cordero challenges the status quo at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Rusty Bucket general manager Bill Dominy finds joy in watching his staff succeed
Darren Espy loves the juggling act of overseeing the busiest Taco Bell in the world
Sammie Flippen translates her passion for helping people into running a successful Noodles & Company restaurant
Darren Foley’s hands-on style keeps his team engaged at Marlow’s Tavern
Brad Hudson makes intentional choice to be a leader at Seasons 52
Elma Huric runs her Chuck E. Cheese restaurant with a smile and a helping hand
Bethany Lucas of New York City’s Kyu thrives on the energy of restaurants
Elmer Martinez emphasizes culture and character at Hurricane Grill & Wings
Portillo’s general manager Karina Marquez went from crew member to running one of the largest locations in the U.S.
Teresa Nguyen has walked miles in her employees’ shoes
Andrew Phillips builds people and relationships at Bar Louie
The North Italia restaurant general manager role is personal for Vito Prencipe
Sarah Rambert sees Shake Shack as more than just a job
Stephanie Rodriguez is never done learning at WaBa Grill
Chris Scott sees himself as a keeper of Boston Capital Grille culture
Mimi Shora excels at team-building
Cheyenne Wright on the ‘never-ending process of getting better’ at Chipotle Mexican Grill
For Eddie V’s Prime Seafood’s Matthew Youssef, hospitality is all in the family