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Chattanooga, TN-based Sarah Stephenson as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., is a multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in dual offices between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Broomfield, Colorado USA. We operate a combined total of 195 restaurants, brewery restaurants and entertainment venues. The most notable brands operated by CraftWorks include Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants, Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom. CraftWorks employs more than 12,000 people and is the largest operator of brewery restaurants with more than 70 locations serving beer that is brewed on-site. Our breadth across the nation ranges from the most densely populated urban centers such as Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington D.C. to more rural locations such as Killeen, Texas and Fargo, North Dakota. Regardless of concept or location, our guests have come to know us for unique, made-from-scratch food, craft beer and unbeatable service. Our Loyalty Programs are amongst the largest and most popular in the restaurant industry with over half a million active members enjoying such rewards as personalized Brewer Dinners, specialty merchandise and fantasy vacation trips. Our commitment to service extends beyond our loyal guests to the communities in which we operate. Our charitable efforts annually produce more than $1 million in donations.
About the Person
Sarah E. Stephenson is the Chief Human Resources Officer at CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Group, Inc., effective August 10, 2015. Stephenson most recently served as vice president of human resources at The Laclede Group, Inc. In her new role, Stephenson will lead CraftWorks` human resources for each of the restaurant groups across the U.S. She will oversee all aspects of human resources management and industry relations policies, practices and operations for the company. Before joining CraftWorks`, Stephenson served in several key HR leadership roles at consumer-driven companies including Caleres (formerly known as Brown Shoe Company), Hardee`s Food Systems, Inc., and Boston Market. At Caleres, she led the strategy, design and delivery for multiple programs for 10,000+ employees. With two decades of experience, Stephenson brings in-depth HR experience supporting large organizations.
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