Summer 2022 • PENNSYLVANIA RESTAURANT & LODGING matters • 11 Manager of the Year Nate Johnson Vice President of Operations Garces Group Throughout the pandemic, Nate Johnson, vice president of operations at Garces Group, stepped up in every possible way within the company. He has grown from overseeing the culinary program to supporting many other facets of the company, such as platform integrations and leading corporate culture initiatives. Most recently, Nate has been exploring opportunities to curtail food waste through menu development and local partnerships. Nate keeps the beat on the day-to-day operations by fostering great relationships with his employees. Event of the Year “Souper Bowl ” Hilton Garden Inn Indiana at IUP & United Way of Indiana County Each February for the last 15 years, the Hilton Garden Inn and the United Way of Indiana County have partnered to host the Souper Bowl. Local restaurants and chefs serve up their signature soups to contend for the title of the 2022 Souper Bowl Champion, all while raising money to support the United Way’s programs. Three local restaurants competed this year, selling nearly 1,600 bowls of soup and raising more than $11,000 for the United Way.
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