Jackie Staat

Jackie Staat has extensive experience in human resources and training within the restaurant industry, currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Yard House at Darden Restaurants since 2007. Prior roles include Senior Director of Human Resources and Director of Training & Development at LongHorn Steakhouse. Jackie began a career at Rare Hospitality from 2000 to 2007 as Senior Director of Training and earlier worked at Ruby Tuesday in Management Training & Development from 1992 to 2000. Jackie holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Mathematics and Vocal Music from the University of North Dakota, completed from 1987 to 1991.