Dan Mitchell

Dan Mitchell has extensive experience in the culinary and restaurant management sectors, currently serving as General Manager at City Barbeque since July 2019. Prior to this role, Dan held the position of Executive Culinary Manager & Shareholder at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. from December 2018 to July 2019, and worked at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill from 2007 to 2018, ascending from Kitchen Manager to Manager of Culinary Division. Dan's expertise includes training program development, food cost management, and quality control across multiple locations. Earlier in Dan's career, significant roles included General Manager at Ponderosa Steakhouse and various managerial positions focusing on staff training and inventory control. Educational background includes studies at Indiana University Bloomington and Columbia City Joint High School.