Stewart Slocum, CMO of Newk’s Eatery, has received the “Excellence in Innovation” award from the National Restaurant Association and “Innovator of the Year” award from Nightclub & Bar magazine. His hospitality career launched with Jack Daniel’s Grill at T.G.I. Friday’s, where he spent nine years on the U.S. and International teams. His career has included leadership roles at marquee companies including Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Patina Restaurant Group, along with partnerships with James Beard and Michelin-awarded chefs including Joachim Splichal, Stephan Pyles and Jonathan Beno.
