James McCurley

James McCurley is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, currently serving as Chief Restaurant Officer at Biscuitville Fresh Southern since August 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing strategic planning and operational excellence. Previously, as Chief Culinary Officer at Biscuitville, McCurley developed the culinary vision for the brand, which operates over 80 locations. Prior roles include Senior Director of Restaurant Operations at Tupelo Honey and Senior Vice President of Restaurant Operations at Farmers Restaurant Group, focusing on high-volume, scratch cooking environments. McCurley's career began at P.F. Chang's China Bistro, where leadership spanned corporate culinary operations. Academic credentials include an MBA in International Business and a B.S. in Restaurant/Food Services Management from Johnson & Wales University.