Chancellor Appointed Hooter’s Director of Training
Hooters of America announced that Wade Chancellor has been promoted to Director of Training for Hooters of America, Inc. from his former position as Training and Development Manager. “Wade’s extensive knowledge of operations and training earned him this well deserved promotion,” stated Kat Cole, Vice President of Training and Development. “He affects positive change with his passion for the Hooters concept and 20 years experience in the industry.” In his new role he will lead the training department and direct employee and management training for Hooters of America’s 123 locations and support the 440 restaurants worldwide.
Wade joined Hooters in 1987 as a dishwasher and part time cook in Sarasota, FL. While working in the restaurant, he attended Ringling School of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in 1990. He went into management and continued to work his way up through the company as part of a new store opening team. In 2000 he joined the training department at the corporate office where he has overseen new store openings, employee and management training and kitchen projects for the past 7 years.
