First Watch Names Rob Conti as Chief Information Officer
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) has promoted Rob Conti to Chief Information Officer. Conti, who joined First Watch in 2019, brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality technology leadership. He will be responsible for setting the company's IT strategy and roadmap, ensuring successful integration of technology initiatives.
Under Conti's leadership, First Watch has developed key systems including a business intelligence platform, cyber security program, pay-at-table solution, and kitchen display systems. His focus on operators, employees, and customers aligns with First Watch's 'You First' commitment. Prior to First Watch, Conti spent 18 years at Hard Rock International and over 10 years with The Walt Disney Company in restaurant operations.
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) ha promosso Rob Conti a Chief Information Officer. Conti, che è entrato a far parte di First Watch nel 2019, porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nella leadership tecnologica nel settore dell'ospitalità. Sarà responsabile della definizione della strategia e della roadmap IT dell'azienda, garantendo l'integrazione efficace delle iniziative tecnologiche.
Sotto la guida di Conti, First Watch ha sviluppato sistemi fondamentali, tra cui una piattaforma di business intelligence, un programma di cybersicurezza, una soluzione di pagamento al tavolo e sistemi di visualizzazione per la cucina. La sua attenzione a operatori, dipendenti e clienti è in linea con l'impegno di First Watch 'You First'. Prima di entrare in First Watch, Conti ha trascorso 18 anni in Hard Rock International e oltre 10 anni con The Walt Disney Company nelle operazioni di ristorazione.
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) ha promovido a Rob Conti como Director de Información. Conti, quien se unió a First Watch en 2019, aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en liderazgo tecnológico en el sector de la hospitalidad. Será responsable de establecer la estrategia y la hoja de ruta de TI de la empresa, asegurando la integración exitosa de las iniciativas tecnológicas.
Bajo el liderazgo de Conti, First Watch ha desarrollado sistemas clave, incluyendo una plataforma de inteligencia empresarial, un programa de ciberseguridad, una solución de pago en la mesa y sistemas de visualización de cocina. Su enfoque en operadores, empleados y clientes está alineado con el compromiso 'Tú Primero' de First Watch. Antes de unirse a First Watch, Conti pasó 18 años en Hard Rock International y más de 10 años con The Walt Disney Company en operaciones de restaurantes.
퍼스트 워치 레스토랑 그룹(NASDAQ: FWRG)은 롭 콘티를 최고 정보 책임자로 승진시켰습니다. 2019년 퍼스트 워치에 합류한 콘티는 25년 이상의 환대 기술 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 회사의 IT 전략과 로드맵을 수립하고 기술 이니셔티브의 성공적인 통합을 보장하는 일을 담당하게 됩니다.
콘티의 리더십 아래, 퍼스트 워치는 비즈니스 인텔리전스 플랫폼, 사이버 보안 프로그램, 테이블 결제 솔루션 및 주방 디스플레이 시스템을 포함한 주요 시스템을 개발했습니다. 운영자, 직원 및 고객에 대한 그의 초점은 퍼스트 워치의 '너를 먼저' 약속과 일치합니다. 퍼스트 워치에 합류하기 전에 콘티는 하드록 인터내셔널에서 18년, 월트 디즈니 컴퍼니에서 10년 이상 레스토랑 운영에 종사했습니다.
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) a promu Rob Conti au poste de Directeur des Systèmes d'Information. Conti, qui a rejoint First Watch en 2019, apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience en leadership dans la technologie de l'hôtellerie. Il sera responsable de la définition de la stratégie et de la feuille de route informatique de l'entreprise, garantissant une intégration réussie des initiatives technologiques.
Sous la direction de Conti, First Watch a développé des systèmes clés, notamment une plateforme d'intelligence d'affaires, un programme de cybersécurité, une solution de paiement à table et des systèmes d'affichage en cuisine. Son attention portée aux opérateurs, aux employés et aux clients est en accord avec l'engagement 'You First' de First Watch. Avant de rejoindre First Watch, Conti a passé 18 ans chez Hard Rock International et plus de 10 ans au sein de The Walt Disney Company dans les opérations de restauration.
Die First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) hat Rob Conti zum Chief Information Officer befördert. Conti, der 2019 zu First Watch kam, bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Technologie-Leitung im Gastgewerbe mit. Er wird verantwortlich sein für die Festlegung der IT-Strategie und des Fahrplans des Unternehmens und die erfolgreiche Integration der Technologieinitiativen sicherstellen.
Unter Contis Führung hat First Watch wichtige Systeme entwickelt, darunter eine Business-Intelligence-Plattform, ein Cyber-Sicherheitsprogramm, eine Zahlungslösung am Tisch und Küchendisplaysysteme. Sein Fokus auf Betreiber, Mitarbeiter und Kunden steht im Einklang mit dem 'You First'-Engagement von First Watch. Vor seinem Eintritt bei First Watch verbrachte Conti 18 Jahre bei Hard Rock International und über 10 Jahre bei The Walt Disney Company in der Restaurantbetriebsführung.
- Promotion of experienced IT leader to CIO position
- Development of key technology systems to support company growth
- Focus on aligning IT initiatives with operational needs and customer experience
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BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, recently announced the promotion of Rob Conti to Chief Information Officer. Joining First Watch in 2019, he previously served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and brings to the role more than 25 years of experience leading technology solutions and services for prominent hospitality brands. At First Watch, he is responsible for setting the organization’s IT strategy and roadmap, and ensuring successful integration of technology initiatives and programs.
“Rob joined First Watch when our IT program was still in its infancy and since then, he has scaled the function and built the team to support our aggressive growth,” said Chris Tomasso, CEO and President. “He made our systems more sophisticated and our processes more seamless. Everything he does is through the eyes of our operators, employees and customers, ensuring even our IT delivers on our ‘You First’ commitment.”
Conti has overseen the delivery of key company systems, including the development of a business intelligence platform, a cyber security program, a pay at the table solution and kitchen display systems (KDS). In 2021, he was named one of the most influential restaurant executives by Nation’s Restaurant News.
Before joining First Watch, Conti spent over 18 years at Hard Rock International in various IT leadership roles, most notably Vice President of Technology. He was responsible for global IT infrastructure and operations, including security and compliance efforts across more than 200 businesses in 74 countries. He also spent over 10 years with The Walt Disney Company in restaurant operations.
“I am honored to continue serving our Home Office, shareholders and most importantly, our restaurant teams and customers in this new role,” said Conti. “Having spent over 35 years in hospitality, it is part of my DNA to manage and support technology in our space. I am excited about continuing to evolve technology solutions to First Watch.”
About First Watch
First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet, recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. First Watch operates more than 535 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
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