Frontman Darren Gates (an awesome guy), fresh off ten years leading Joe Fortes Seafood & Chophouse downtown, has been traded to the Sequoia Company of Restaurants (The Sandbar, Cardero’s, The Teahouse, and Seasons in the Park) for a first round draft pick and future considerations. Full release after the jump.
(Vancouver, BC) – With over twenty years in the industry, Darren Gates knows restaurants. Today, the Sequoia Company of Restaurants is pleased to announce that they’ll be putting his experience to good use.
After ten years at the helm of Joe Fortes, Gates will be officially taking on his new role as Chief Operating Officer on May 5th, 2009. Part of the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame, many of Vancouver’s highest grossing restaurants have benefited from Gates’ expertise, including The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant and The Keg. Known for his creativity and straightforward approach, Gates has big plans for the Sequoia Company. “We’re starting to ramp up our promotions with an exciting mussels offer at The Sandbar as well as a more traditional, family style, prime rib Sunday at Carderos. Plus with the Teahouse re-launch and getting plans underway to open a stunning new wine bar at Seasons in the Park, this is an exciting time for us.” says Gates.
Mike Akres, Vice President and C.F.O. of the Sequoia Company of Restaurants says, “We’re very happy to have Darren on the Sequoia team. With his experience, attitude and reputation in the industry, we felt that he was the best person to run our restaurant operations. Darren’s a great guy and his addition is going to ensure that all of our guests will have a memorable and enjoyable experience when they visit our restaurants.”
Featuring The Sandbar, Carderos, Teahouse and Seasons in the Park, The Sequoia Company of Restaurants has been an established; Vancouver based organization, since 1978. Offering an array of unforgettable dining experiences, spectacular views are the backdrop to a variety of distinct restaurants, which can accommodate any event.
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COULDN’T BE HAPPIER FOR DARREN OR PROUDER OF HIM IF I TRIED!!
SLIGHTLY BIASED,CONSIDERING HE IS MY SON!!
I KNOW HE’LL DO A GOOD JOB.
DARREN:
You are proof that dreams and possibilites are endless when you believe in yourself. No one deserves success more than you . CONGRATULATIONS, my son.
MOM
Congratulations Darren and best of luck..
Savvy pick-up by The Sequoia Group.
Darren, what can I say but an amazing achievement and congratulations!! I’m sure all the guys from the old DAC will also be proud… I wish you all the success in your new role.. Well it’s not “new” but let’s say “fresh”
Cheers!
Asif
(AKA) “Iceman” is running again.
Darren Gates! That guy owes me 10 bucks.
If he is the one responsible for the policy at the Teahouse in which they demanded my credit card info to charge me in case of cancelling a reservation at Thanksgiving dinner then he should be fired.
The dinner included senior members, and what if there were an emergency hospital visit or sudden illness?
The Teahouse has been a part of Vancouver and my history for many years, and one doesn’t wish to stop patronizing, but not until this practice is ended.
What a money grab.