Farmer Boys Burger. Credit: Ming-yen Hsu

US fast casual restaurant chain Farmer Boys Food has named restaurant industry veteran Tammy Johns as its new vice-president and chief people officer.

In the new role, Johns will oversee people planning, organisational development, strategic learning, and the management of Farmer Boys Human Resources policies and practices.

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As chief people officer, she will lead Farmer Boys’ talent strategy and culture-shaping process. Johns has 27 years of experience in Human Resources management in the restaurant industry.

Farmer Boys president Karen Eadon said: “Farmer Boys employees are our most important customers and family members.

“Tammy’s vast experience with recruiting, employee retention, and people development will be a valuable asset to our company. I’m looking forward to partnering with her to make sure we are infusing our culture and values throughout the company. I’m excited about the impact I know she will have on our organisation.”

Prior to this new role, Johns has held roles such as vice-president of Human Resources for Lemonade Restaurant Group and at two franchisee holding companies that managed Burger King units, as well as Chili’s and TGI Friday’s locations.

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Farmer Boys was founded in 1981 and is popular for its menu offerings that include burgers, specialty sandwiches, crisp salads, signature sides, and all-day breakfast.

Headquartered in Riverside, the chain currently operates 91 restaurants in California and Nevada and continues to seek sites and franchisees in new and existing regions.