Z’Tejas promotes Barnet to operations director, O’Campo named executive chef
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Z’Tejas Southwest Grill is promoting Shane Barnett to director of restaurant operations and Danny O’Campo to executive chef.
Both Mr. Barnett and Mr. O’Campo have been dedicated members of the Z’Tejas team for over 20 years, representatives of the brand report.
Z’Tejas promotes Barnet to operations director, O’Campo named executive chef
Mr. Barnett, who previously held the position of general manager at the Z’Tejas Avery Ranch and Arboretum locations, has proven his unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests.
In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of all Z’Tejas restaurants and ensuring that each location delivers the company’s high standards for quality and customer service.
Mr. O’Campo has a wealth of culinary experience and a passion for creating innovative dishes that showcase the bold flavors of southwestern cuisine. As executive chef, he will lead the culinary team and bring his vision to life in each of the Z’Tejas restaurants.
Mr. O’Campo says he is excited to use this opportunity to teach new and upcoming chefs and bring back some of the original Z’Tejas dishes that first put the restaurants on the map, such as the Navajo Tacos and Chicken Fried Chicken.
“We are thrilled to promote Shane and Danny to these key leadership roles,” said Robby Nethercut, COO of Z’Tejas Restaurants. “Both have been integral to the success of Z’Tejas and have demonstrated a deep understanding of our brand and a commitment to excellence. We are confident that they will continue to drive our growth and success in their new positions.”
