Brinker International Names Gene Monteagudo Chief Operating Officer for Maggiano's Little Italy
11 Ottobre 2006 - 12:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brinker International
(NYSE:EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, has named Gene
Monteagudo chief operating officer of its Maggiano's Little Italy
restaurant brand. In his new role, Monteagudo will oversee
operations for Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants nationwide, help
deliver on the brand vision, develop policy and strategic plans.
"Gene's extensive operations experience in the restaurant,
hospitality and food service industries makes him the ideal person
to lead the Maggiano's operations team," said Wyman Roberts,
president of Maggiano's Little Italy. "His ability to balance the
needs of employees and guests while meeting and exceeding
established goals will prove invaluable as we continue to drive
profitability of the Maggiano's brand." Monteagudo was employed for
more than six years with Aramark FSS International, where he held
posts of director of operations, managing director and interim
president for Aramark Mexico. During his tenure at Aramark, he was
responsible for overall operational standards and efficiencies in
Mexico, South Korea and Japan. Additionally, he oversaw and managed
the company's initial market penetration efforts in China and
India. Monteagudo was also previously with YUM! Brands, Hyatt
Hotels Corporation and the University of Houston. He received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional
Management from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science
degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Houston
Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Monteagudo served as a founding member and on the board of
directors for the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality
Alliance. He was nominated to serve on the United States
Presidential Advisory Commission on Education and Professional
Excellence for Hispanic Americans and is a past recipient of the
National Restaurant Association's Norman Brinker Salute to
Excellence Award. Maggiano's Little Italy specializes in Italian
American cuisine available family-style or ala carte and made from
scratch daily; served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Maggiano's
menu features both classic and contemporary recipes -- authentic
pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood, regular chef
specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano's locations are
nationwide and offer lunch or dinner, carryout service and banquet
spaces for special occasions. Maggiano's is one of four restaurants
in the portfolio of Dallas-based Brinker International, a
recognized leader in casual dining. Other Brinker restaurant brands
include Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill and On The
Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. For more information, visit
http://www.maggianos.com/ . DATASOURCE: Brinker International
CONTACT: Stacey Calbert of Brinker International, +1-800-775-7290
Web site: http://www.brinker.com/ http://www.maggianos.com/
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