Woodstock Restaurant Partner Receives LongHorn Steakhouse Award

Staff Report

Tony Pecht, managing partner of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Woodstock, has been presented with the company’s Best in Class People Developer Award.

He is one of just two managing partners selected this year from the more than 460 LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in North America.

Presented annually, this award recognizes managing partners “who have consistently displayed a passion for helping LongHorn managers and team members grow within the company, while serving as a mentor,” the company said in a press release.

In addition, honorees are recognized for embodying LongHorn’s core values, such as treating everyone with dignity and respect, setting clear expectations, as well as being committed to training and developing team members.

“Tony is a highly valued Managing Partner and truly deserving of the People Developer award,” said John Alexander, regional vice president for LongHorn Steakhouse. “He puts a tremendous amount of effort into the development and growth of his team. His passion to see his people succeed is reflected in his team’s hard work and drive to ensure every guest has a memorable experience with LongHorn.”

Pecht’s recognition is a result of his commitment to mentoring his team on a daily basis. A LongHorn veteran of nearly 10 years, Pecht volunteers his time to teach leadership classes to up-and-coming restaurant managers throughout his region.

“I am honored to receive the People Developer award, and owe this success to my restaurant team and the people I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring throughout my career at LongHorn,” said Pecht. “Everyone is eager to learn, and I am proud to work with such a strong team.”

Woodstock’s LongHorn Steakhouse sits at 1420 Towne Lake Parkway.

(Photo: from left to right: Valerie Insignares, president, LongHorn Steakhouse; Tony Pecht, managing partner, LongHorn Steakhouse in Woodstock; and Paul Livrieri, EVP operations, LongHorn Steakhouse. Credit: LongHorn Steakhouse)