New Orleans CityBusiness
September 8, 2008
by Christian Moises

David McCelvey has rejoined Emeril’s Homebase, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant company, as vice president of operations and culinary, the company announced last week.

McCelvey worked for Emeril’s for 15 years before joining Chipotle Mexican Grill’s corporate headquarters in Denver in 2007.

In his new role, he will oversee Emeril’s team of chefs and regional directors at the company’s 10 restaurants.

Emeril’s also said Doug Doran has been named director of operations for Emeril’s three Florida restaurants — Emeril’s Tchoup Chop in Orlando, Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Miami Beach.

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New Orleans, LA (August 25, 2008) – Emeril’s Homebase, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant company, today announced promotions and new executives. David McCelvey has rejoined the company as VP Operations and Culinary, and Doug Doran has been hired as Director of Operations for the Florida restaurants. Read more »

New Orleans, LA (February 20, 2008) – Emeril’s Homebase, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s corporate office, today announced promotions and new members to its staff. Emeril’s Homebase is located in downtown New Orleans and houses Lagasse’s restaurant operations, as well as cookbook and recipe development and testing, the emerils.com website and product shipping, and a store front for Lagasse’s signature products. Read more »