Ten local restaurant managers in Georgia - including one from Gainesville - have been recognized at the national level for achieving parent company Darden Restaurants’ Diamond Club status.
They join a group of top-performing Managing Partners, General Managers and Directors of Operations recognized nationwide this year for their commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests, team members and in their community.
The local managers and directors include:
· Chris Barto – Managing Partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Austell
· Greg Balogh – General Manager of the Olive Garden in Kennesaw
· Duncan Fisher –Director of Operations for LongHorn Steakhouse
· Tricia France – Managing Partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Cartersville
· Jim Gillison – Managing Partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Johns Creek
· Leslie Godfrey – Managing Partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Canton
· Kayla LaPerriere – General Manager of Olive Garden in Gainesville
· Lyn McCracken – General Manager of the Olive Garden in Buford
· Steven McKinney – General Manager of Olive Garden in Augusta
· Dave Zehner – Director of Operations for LongHorn Steakhouse
These award recipients join an elite group of just 106 leaders recognized this year from the more than 1,500+ Darden restaurant managers in North America.
