– USA, AZ – Qwick, the technology-enabled leader in staffing for hospitality businesses and freelancers, today announced the appointment of Christine Barone to its Board of Directors, replacing Chris Loeffler.
“Christine’s proven record of leading global brands that define what today’s consumers want from hospitality will be incredibly impactful to Qwick as we continue growing and transforming how the industry works,” said CEO and co-founder, Jamie Baxter.
About Christine Barone
Christine Barone has over a decade of experience in the food service industry and was recently appointed President of Dutch Bros Coffee. She was previously CEO of True Food Kitchen, a high-growth hospitality brand with 42 restaurants across the U.S.
At Dutch Bros, Barone leads operations as the brand grows to reach its goal of 4,000 shops in the next 10 to 15 years. Before joining True Food in 2016, Barone led Starbucks’ food offerings as Senior Vice President of Food and Licensed Stores. She spent 10 years as a management consultant with Bain & Company focused on retail, consumer, and technology business strategy, marketing, organization, and operations. Barone began her career as an investment banker and graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in applied mathematics and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“Qwick effectively combines tailored technology with an authentic human element that speaks to those in the industry and caters to the intricate needs of hospitality operators and freelancers,” said Christine Barone. “I’ve seen Qwick work firsthand to give restaurants flexibility and the ability to ensure an exceptional experience, and I’m looking forward to supporting the platform’s expansion and dedication to the people in hospitality.”
About Qwick
Qwick is the professional platform at the heart of the hospitality industry that matches experienced food and beverage freelancers with shifts in real-time. Dedicated to serving those who serve us, Qwick empowers businesses to fill shifts and staff flexibly, while freelancers enjoy the freedom to make their schedules and get paid the same day. As a growth-stage tech company, Qwick is rapidly expanding across the country and serves as a hospitality industry through-line. Qwick has earned multiple national recognitions, including the “Great Place to Work” certification for two consecutive years, and is the 32nd fastest-growing company in the U.S. on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
For more information: https://www.qwick.com/
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