Aligned with its ambitious national expansion, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, the South Florida-based brand renowned for its fast-casual, Mexican street food served alongside a unique, speakeasy-style nightlife experience, announced two pivotal appointments to its leadership team: Jane Hernandez as Vice President of Culinary and Jacquelyn Burch as Corporate Beverage Director. Both bring an impressive track record of experience and innovation, poised to further solidify Bodega’s position as a trendsetting powerhouse in the culinary and nightlife landscape.
Hernandez and Burch’s shared expertise and dynamic innovation promise a transformative chapter for the brand. Hernandez stands as a culinary visionary with more than two decades of creative expertise under her apron. Having held executive positions with globally-recognized companies such as Subway and Starbucks, the latter where she earned the coveted “Trailblazer Award,” in her new role Hernandez will oversee everything from scratch development of new menu items to the expansion of the teams at Bodega’s multiple locations across South Florida, Chicago, Nashville and Washington D.C.
With a cocktail of entrepreneurial zeal and extensive expertise in the hospitality domain, Virginia native Jacquelyn Burch stands out as a luminary in the beverage and dining industry. She moved to Miami in 2013 to spearhead the opening team for Yard House Miami Beach, and further developed her stellar career portfolio working for prestigious hospitality brands such as Nobu, where she led the beverage program, Live Hospitality, Margaritaville Resorts, and SBE Entertainment.
“It’s with immense excitement that we usher in a new era of leadership to our evolving executive team during this significant phase of our brand’s growth,” expresses Jared Galbut, Co-Founder and CEO of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. “Jane and Jacquelyn’s respective illustrious careers, business acumen, and forward-thinking contributions to the contemporary food and beverage landscape align seamlessly with Bodega’s ethos.”
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s commitment to offering an unparalleled unique culinary and beverage experience is further cemented with these two strategic hires who are tasked with enhancing operational efficiency, quality, as well as showcasing the authentic and innovative flavors of Mexican cuisine and cocktails. As the brand continues its upward trajectory and expands to new markets across the country, patrons can look forward to a consistent Bodega experience that exceeds customer expectations at all touchpoints.
