CHART Names Firebirds Director of Learning to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHART Names Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Director of Learning to its 2019 – 2020

Board of Directors

Charlotte, N.C. (August 13, 2019) – The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) announced the election of its new Board of Directors at its 98th Hospitality Training Conference, held July 27 - 30, 2019 at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Tammy Calhoun, CHT, Director of Learning and Development for Charlotte-based Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has been named CHART Board member for 2019 – 2020. Calhoun joined Firebirds’ corporate team in 2016 to develop its talent and implement internal learning strategies and comprehensive training programs.

Calhoun has been a member of CHART since 2005 and was selected as conference director for CHART’s 92nd annual Hospitality Training Conference. For four years, she also participated in the WFF (Women’s Foodservice Forum), the premier leadership development community for collective insights and connects empowering women in the foodservice industry.

This new Board will continue to carry out key strategies for CHART including expanding the reach of its Hospitality Training Competencies Certificate Program, strengthening strategic industry partnerships, and providing exceptional professional and personal development experiences for its members. The Board also oversees CHART’s semi-annual hospitality training conferences which will be held February 22 - 25, 2020 at the Embassy Suites, Napa Valley, CA and July 25 - 28, 2020 at the Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. Newly this year, the Board will also oversee training content in CHART’s new Hospitality Training Magazine.

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About Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a contemporary-polished restaurant, is an energetic twist on the traditional grill featuring a boldly flavored, classic American menu in an inviting, fire-centric atmosphere. Signature menu items include hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood hand-fileted in-house and seared over locally sourced hickory, oak or pecan wood in Firebirds’ scratch kitchen and exposed wood-fired grill. The open, stylish, enticing décor incorporates wood-fired themes and entertaining spaces, such as the outdoor patio with seasonal comforts and the award-winning FIREBAR®. Popular specialties include Wine Down Mondays, happy hour, artisan cocktails, craft beer, bourbon, after dinner drinks and Firebirds’ private label wine. In serving the community, Firebirds supports ever-growing sustainability efforts throughout its restaurants and partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, with more than $1.6 million raised for childhood cancer research through the sale of fresh lemonade. Visit firebirdsrestaurants.com to become a member of Firebirds’ Inner Circle, make an OpenTable reservation or order ToGo online.

About CHART

CHART (chart.org), a non-profit professional association founded in 1970, is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professionals and their organizations. With more than 500 members from more than 300 multi-unit restaurant and hotel companies, CHART represents a workforce of almost three million. CHART includes all facets of hospitality training, learning, and performance professionals; from entry level to senior executive. CHART’s mission is to develop hospitality training professionals to improve performance through access to networks, education, and resources. Follow CHART on Facebook or Twitter at @CHARTtrainers.