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HuHot adds operations and marketing execs

May 30, 2014

HuHot Mongolian Grill has announced the appointment of Jeff Martin as the company’s new chief operating officer. It has also appointed Stephanie Krause as the company’s new vice president of marketing.

According to a news release, Martin started at HuHot in 2010 as VP of operations with almost 30 years of restaurant experience. In his four-plus years with the company he has implemented improved operations and purchasing systems, and has played a role in the company’s growth and strategic plans. His responsibilities as COO will include managing a team of franchise operations directors, managing the operations of all corporate-owned stores, as well as systemwide purchasing and distribution.

Krause has also been with HuHot since 2010, when she started as marketing director. She has more than eight years of marketing development and execution experience in the restaurant industry. At HuHot Stephanie oversees all marketing planning, strategy, research and implementation for the chain's 52 corporate and franchise locations.