Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez is an experienced leader in the restaurant industry, currently serving as an Operating Partner and Joint Venture Partner at Paul Martin's American Grill since December 2013, where responsibilities include sales, hospitality, profitability, management development, and overseeing new restaurant openings. Previously, Manuel held the role of General Manager at Red Robin from April 2005 to April 2012, managing profit and loss while overseeing four direct reports and a team of over 95 members. Earlier experience includes serving as Regional Food Supervisor at Chevys Fresh Mex/Real Mex Restaurants from April 1994 to April 2005, where oversight of 24 direct reports, including 12 General Managers and 12 Executive Kitchen Managers, involved food menu rollouts and cost control initiatives.