Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Announces Key Promotions

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Announces Key PromotionsMark S. Mednansky, Chief Executive Officer of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce key promotions of two Del Frisco’s team members to newly created executive positions in support of the continued growth of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group.  

Chef Thomas Dritsas has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Corporate Executive Chef, overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations for all Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouses and Sullivan’s Steakhouses.  Bill Martens has been named Vice President, Development & Construction, supervising all aspects of new store development and asset management for Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouses and Sullivan’s Steakhouses.  Both Dritsas and Martens bring years of experience and expertise to their new roles.  

“We rely heavily on Chef Thomas to insure that each item on our menus communicates our commitment to excellence,” said Mark S. Mednansky, CEO of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group.  “He continues to impress us and our guests around the country with his talent and creativity and we are very pleased to announce this well-deserved promotion.”

Chef Dritsas, who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993 with an AOS degree in Culinary Arts, joined Sullivan’s Steakhouse in 1999, where he served as Executive Chef of the Raleigh location.  It was not long before the company recognized his talent and hard work, and began utilizing his unique skill set in various projects across the country, including overseeing all new store openings.  Since October of 2003, Chef Dritsas has served as corporate executive chef for the Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations for all Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouses and Sullivan’s Steakhouses.  

Bill Martens has served as Director of Development for the Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group since May 2008, overseeing all facets of new store development and asset management for all dining concepts.  His management responsibilities include market planning, site acquisition, construction, property management and lease administration.  Martens’ contributions are well illustrated by the most recent Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Del Frisco’s Boston, which debuted in April 2011.  Del Frisco’s Boston opened with much success at the new Liberty Wharf project, steps away from the Seaport World Trade Center, boasting 13,000 square feet of magnificent harbor and downtown views.

“Bill was instrumental in managing the site acquisition for the beautiful new Del Frisco’s Boston,” noted Del Frisco’s CEO Mednansky.  “The care he took in finding the perfect waterfront location and then maximizing the impact of the incredible views from that location are just two of the many impressive examples of why he is such a valued asset of our company, and so deserving of this promotion.”

Prior to joining Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Martens served as vice president, portfolio management for Lone Star Funds/Hudson Advisors, LLC, where he managed concept development, real estate, construction, and franchising for the restaurant company.