GLEAM Network

Everyone wins with a 1:1 expert industry Mentor from GLEAM Network! Congrats to Shannon Flanagan as the GLEAM Network raffle winner at the recent CHART - Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers event. Lori Cominsky, PMP one of our mentors and Mentor Program Committe Leaders was thrilled to award her this gift of mentorship. Welcome to #GLEAM Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g53_cYu9

🌟More Exciting News at GLEAM Network!!!!! We are beyond thrilled to announce that Christine H., an exceptional Operations leader in our industry, has joined the GLEAM Network Advisory Board. Christine has been the chief architect of our Career Advancement Program, demonstrating incredible talent, grit, commitment, and inspiration as the Chair of our CAP Committee. Her contributions to GLEAM over the years have been invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for her leadership. As a member of the Advisory Board, Christine will continue to guide our Career Advancement Program while elevating her impact at a more strategic level. We look forward to her continued dedication in advancing our #mission to provide access to mentoring and leadership development for #foodservice #professionals, enabling them to achieve their full #career potential and driving further success for our organization. Please join us in welcoming Christine to her new role! #Leadership #Mentorship #HospitalityIndustry #GleamNetwork #Makingadifference

NEWS ALERT!!!!! We are so excited to announce that Robin Blanchette has joined the GLEAM Network Advisory Board. Robin has already made significant contributions to GLEAM by co-chairing our Marketing Committee. Her incredible leadership, collaboration, and generosity have been invaluable. We are excited to continue benefiting from her expertise in marketing, her extensive network in the #restaurant industry, and her passion for mentoring and developing our future #industry #leaders. As a member of our Advisory Board, Robin will continue to drive our mission forward, helping us raise more funds, recruit volunteers, and expand the #impact of our programs. Robin - We are truly grateful for your ongoing dedication and look forward to achieving even greater heights together. Please join us in welcoming Robin to her new role! #Leadership #Mentorship #HospitalityIndustry #GleamNetwork

We couldn't be more excited about this event with our partners at LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development! We're headed to Houston on September 26th for a one-night event packed full of insights and amazing networking opportunities within the industry. With a stellar lineup of keynotes and panelists, tickets will go quickly so be sure to grab yours now using the link below! https://lnkd.in/euctngvx

"Mentorship and coaching from someone other than your boss is vital to career growth. Just like growing a muscle, you have to allow yourself to be put in situations that may feel uncomfortable, but only through the discomfort can we grow into our potential." Christie Cruz More often than not life's greatest rewards are outside your comfort zone. Check out other stories from GLEAM mentors and mentees here (https://lnkd.in/ezMVQSD4) and see how you can grow as a mentee or potentially help someone else grow in their career as a mentor.

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Congrats to our graduating class from our career advancement program (CAP)! It was an amazing group of future leaders from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® and Hart House led by our fearless Program Leader, Christine H.! Graduates from this program learn career-building soft skills to navigate and progress their career, and ultimately improve their quality of life while excelling in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Is your company interested in enrolling your future leaders in our CAP program? Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/grqSRb5D The best part is registration is open year-round for CAP as well as GLEAM's other programs! Sanjiv Razdan Amy Hom Carin Stutz Andy Hooper Laurence Mittelbronn Rohit Kapoor Sheri Miksa Treasa Bowers (she/her/hers)

Calling all #Chicago #hospitality operators! Our upcoming LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development event is on June 6th! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your top talent and sponsor a rare opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s leading executives in an intimate setting. It will be the best $40 (yes, that’s all!) you spend on their development! Register your emerging leadership TODAY. Contact LEAD Director Amy Hom to inquire about special group rates. Speakers include: Tabassum Zalotrawala - Chief Development Officer, McDonald’s Geoff Alexander - CEO, Wow Bao Gregg Majewski - CEO, Craveworthy Brands Samuel Stanovich 🐔 - SVP, Big Chicken Ashlee Weisser - SVP, Finance and MORE! https://lnkd.in/geNvipHw Carin Stutz Cassy Boss Amy Hom Robin Blanchette Rosemary Staltare Laurence Mittelbronn Janis A. B. Sheri Miksa Linda Neukirchner Sanjiv Razdan

GLEAM Network runs a Career Advancement Program ‘CAP’ to develop leadership skills in frontline restaurant team members so they can progress their careers. GLEAM invests in cohorts of women, people of color and other minorities while also welcoming all who want to develop themselves at a nominal cost. If you wish to volunteer to serve on our CAP Committee, be a program facilitator or sponsor an attendee(s) - please DM me, Christine H. or Jaimi St. John, M.A. Food Systems A big thank you to Hart House and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® for their active support of GLEAM Networks CAP program! See link in comments to learn more

Ticket Giveaway Alert! 🌟 Our Chicago LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development event is just around the corner—June 6th, 2024. Purchase your tickets by May 15th and you’ll be automatically entered to win two free tickets to the prestigious National Restaurant Association Show, happening from May 18-21. 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/geNvipHw What is LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development, Exploration and Development? Founded by a volunteer council of some of the country’s leading hospitality executives, we are on a mission to pay it forward. Together, we empower the next generation of leaders in this ever-important industry with access to affordable leadership and mentorship, financial acumen and unparalleled networking opportunities. 🔥 KEYNOTE | Tabassum Zalotrawala Embracing Grit and Pushing the Boundaries of Your Comfort Zone As McDonald's US4 Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Tabassum leads the Restaurant Development team. In this role, she oversees the expansion of McDonald's in the US and manages the entire domestic portfolio of 14,000+ locations She has held additional leadership roles with Chipotle, Panda Restaurant Group and Arby's. 💰 FINANCIAL ACUMEN Carin Stutz is a Fast Casual Hall of Famer, a 2024 Top 30 #Women in Food and 100 Women to Watch recipient, and the list goes on. A #CEO and Board Member with vast experience helming businesses with industry-leading financials. Ashley Weisser joined First Watch Restaurants in 2023 as SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis, focusing on all areas of business from product and menu to operations. She has impacted many leaders and businesses along her career journey! 😋 Illinois Restaurant Association | Mary Kay Bonoma Mary Kay serves as Executive Vice President of the llinois Restaurant Association, where she directs the successful operations, strategic partnerships, and special events of the organization. She oversaw the initial conception of Chicago Gourmet, and has been essential to the growth of the festival into one of the country's premier food and wine events. 💥 PANELISTS Cassy Boss with Mocktail Beverages Inc. will moderate a legendary panel with Gregg Majewski, CEO and Founder of Craveworthy Brands, Geoff Alexander, President and CEO of Wow Bao and Katy Stocks, Director of Restaurant Services of Modern Market Eatery. 🦄 Shout out to the LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development, council Michael Buchmeier, Robin Robison, Claudia Lezcano, Lorrie Bennecke, Andrew Mulz, Dan Anfinson, Maria Johnson, MBA, Nancy Van Vlimmeren, Cassy Boss, Katy Stocks, Chelsey Steenhuis, Gail Berard, Kristin Albert, Kimberly Dockter Bolinger, Olivia Fazzola.  #ChicagoEvents #TicketGiveaway #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking