Fast casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has announced the promotion of Summer Sims to Director of Operations.
In her new role, Sims will be overseeing the operations and financial responsibilities of Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas territories and helping to hire and develop talented professionals for these areas.
“Our talented people are what drives our brand to its fullest potential,” said Phil Greifeld, president and chief executive officer of Captain D’s. “Summer epitomizes our core value of doing what is right for our guest and our brand every day. She has worked her way up in the company and has served as an excellent example of leadership and drive to each of the new team members she has nurtured along the way. The positive impact of our people and their potential is integral to the recent success and growth of Captain D’s.”
Captain D’s has signed agreements this year to open an additional 25 new restaurants in states across the country including Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and Virginia.