Timothy P. Connolly has been appointed executive vice-president and chief supply chain officer for US Foods Holding Corp., effective May 13. In this new role, he will oversee US Foods’ supply chain organization, including safety, warehousing, transportation, supply chain strategy, operations and labor relations. Mr. Connolly will join US Foods from Uline, where he has… read more
Dave & Buster’s announced that Scott J. Bowman was named senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 6. Bowman previously served as SVP and CFO of Hibbett Sports, Inc. from July 2012 until April 2019. Before his tenure at Hibbett Sports, Inc., he served in various roles at The Home Depot from October… read more
Timothy P. Connolly has been appointed executive vice-president and chief supply chain officer for US Foods Holding Corp., effective May 13. In this new role, he will oversee US Foods’ supply chain organization, including safety, warehousing, transportation, supply chain strategy, operations and labor relations. Mr. Connolly will join US Foods from Uline, where he has… read more
Ruth’s Chris Steak House purchased development rights to “prized territory,” for about $19 million in cash, the company announced during its May 3 first-quarter review. Along with three franchises run by longtime operator Marsha Brown—the former banker of founder Ruth Fertel—the high-end steakhouse acquired development rights to the Philadelphia area, including parts of New Jersey… read more
The National Restaurant Association Show announced the recipients of the 2019 Kitchen Innovations Awards, honoring progressive equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity. The National Restaurant Association Show named Grindmaster’s PrecisionBrew Air-Heated Shuttle Brewers as an honoree for 2019. Grindmaster’s new Shuttle Brewers step up coffee brewing with a new level of sophistication. An advanced touchscreen… read more
Burger King’s test of a vegetarian version of its signature Whopper was such a success, the chain is planning to roll the Impossible Whopper out nationally this year. On April 1, Burger King started testing the vegetarian burger, using a plant-based patty from impossible. The test took place in St. Louis and “went exceedingly well,”… read more
By Mallory Stratton – Ladders As burnout continues to pervade our workplaces, managers must act to ensure their teams are protected from its harmful effects. Burnout is a growing epidemic in our workplaces, and it’s affecting not just employee well-being, but the corporate bottom line. Forty-four percent of full-time workers in the U.S. say they feel burned… read more
By Sheila McClear – Ladders GOBankingRates conducted a survey carried out by ConsumerTrack Inc. of 1,003 people to ask them if and why they lied on their resumes. Sometimes, resumes have to be… massaged. Tweaked to fit the job listing. Walked back a little. But none of the tooling around is a lie, right? As… read more
By Natalia Autenrieth -Top Interview Add these questions to your interview checklist. Whether you’re looking for your first job or are a seasoned professional, a positive impression during the interview is key to getting an offer. When you ask a hiring manager insightful questions during a job interview, you demonstrate your professionalism, thoughtfulness, and commitment…. read more
By Taylor Tobin – Ladders Employers can gather useful intel by including a few inquiries that require quick thinking and on-the-spot personal analysis. We want to start by offering the following reassurance: nine times out of ten, employers aren’t formulating interview questions with the express purpose of tripping you up. They’re asking for information that can legitimately… read more