Kennesaw Restaurant Manager Joins Darden 'Diamond Club'

KENNESAW, GA - From Darden Restaurants: Ten local restaurant managers 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, making this a truly exclusive honor.

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