HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announced the
appointment of long-time restaurant and hospitality leader
Eric Martino as President of the
Hard Rock Cafe Division, overseeing operations of the company's
nearly 200 popular eateries around the world. Additionally, Martino
will oversee Hard Rock's Retail Division on a global scale. He
reports to Jim Allen, Chairman of
Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
"We're excited to welcome Eric, whose extensive background in
culinary arts, marketing and operations will further elevate the
already outstanding Hard Rock dining and retail experience," said
Allen.
Martino joins Hard Rock with nearly thirty years of hospitality
experience in ownership and management roles where he honed his
skills in both culinary arts and business management. He previously
served as President of MINA Group, Chef Michael Mina's restaurant management company,
where he led marketing, culinary, operations and beverage teams
that served, supported and managed thirty-plus restaurant concepts.
Martino was previously Chief Operating Officer at José Andrés
Group, overseeing a vast portfolio and spearheading operations
across nine major international markets. Prior, Martino was VP of
Operations for MStreet Entertainment Group where he led operations
for the group of multi-concept, high-volume restaurants including
the professional development of in-store management teams and
implementation of improved systems to drive sales and increase
profits. In 2022, Martino founded and is now Executive Chair of
Culture Hospitality Group, a consulting, coaching and recruiting
company providing executive coaching and operational support to
hospitality professionals.
"I could not be more thrilled to join Hard Rock, such an iconic
company at the forefront of creating memorable dining, retail and
entertainment experiences," said Martino. "I look forward to
leveraging my expertise to cultivate an even stronger experience at
Hard Rock with delicious food and strategic partnerships for our
millions of guests worldwide."
Additional information on Hard Rock International can be found
by visiting hardrock.com. For more information regarding open
roles at Hard Rock International, visit careers.hardrock.com.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally
recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 309
locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels,
Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance
Venues and Cafes. Its Unity by Hard Rock™ global loyalty program
rewards members for doing the things they love across participating
properties around the world. HRI also launched a joint venture
named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail
sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an
Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns
the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music
memorabilia at more than 88,000 pieces, which are displayed at its
locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by
J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the
number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for five
consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels four
times in five years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming
company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private
and The Wall Street Journal in 2021 and has since been honored
fourfold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World's
Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and
New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure,
Gaming and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming
Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the
second time in four years. Hard Rock International currently holds
investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies:
S&P Global Ratings (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more
information on Hard Rock International, visit
www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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