Staffing News

Panera, ex-CEO and founder battling in court over potential hires, noncompete issue

February 27, 2019

Panera and its founder and ex-CEO, Ron Shaich, are in a court battle over Shaich's hiring of three Panera tech leaders, who had resigned in order to take…

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Salata Salad taps David Wheeler as chief development officer

February 22, 2019

David Wheeler has been named Salata Salad Kitchen's chief development officer, a new role within the brand.

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Shake Shack names board member, creates leadership roles

February 20, 2019

Shake Shack has filled several executive roles and has tapped a ninth board member.

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Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

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Amazon taps Starbucks COO for board role

February 5, 2019

Rosalind Brewer, Starbucks COO and a former Sam's Club CEO, is now on the Amazon board of directors.

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Chipotle taps Kerry Bridges as food safety leader

February 1, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Kerry Bridges as vice president of food safety to replace James Marsden when he retires in the next few months.

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Starbucks schools employees as former CEO mulls presidential quest

February 1, 2019

Starbucks is advising employees on how to respond to potential customer interaction regarding former CEO and chairman Howard Schultz’s latest book and his…

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Tropical Smoothie Café taps Charles Watson as CEO

January 24, 2019

Charles Watson, chief development officer for Tropical Smoothie Café, is stepping into the role of CEO.

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Capriotti’s hires Brent Erwin as finance senior VP

January 24, 2019

Brent Erwin has been named senior vice president of finance for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a news release said.

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Starbucks Mexico opens second store operated solely by 'older citizens'

January 21, 2019

Starbucks Mexico has opened its second location operated solely by employees ages 52 to 66. Located in Chapalita Oriente in the state of Jalisco, it's the…

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Seattle Starbucks stores to install safe needle disposal boxes

January 10, 2019

Several Seattle Starbucks locations will soon install safe disposal boxes for needles following a petition effort by employees.

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Restaurateurs ditching paper manuals for digital training tools

January 8, 2019

Employees armed with mobile tools are happier, better trained and take better care of customers, according to a survey conducted in 2018 by Vanson Bourne on…

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Ritual launches business app

December 12, 2018

Order ahead app, Ritual, has launched Ritual for Business in the U.S., which the company said was created to help businesses attract and keep talent by…

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by Chloe. hires Patrik Hellstrand as CEO

December 6, 2018

Plant-based restaurant brand, by Chloe., has hired Patrik Hellstrand as CEO.

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Dickey's hires on international sales leader

November 15, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has hired Jim Perkins as its first vice president of international sales.

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Employee benefits added to Square Payroll

November 14, 2018

Square, Inc. has launched employee benefit offerings within Square Payroll to give small business users access to benefits like health insurance and retirement…

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Starbucks slicing 5 percent of corporate staff

November 14, 2018

Starbucks Corporation, citing streamlining efforts, is cutting 5 percent of its corporate staff and said the layoffs are jobs identified as “deprioritized…

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