Chris Harrington

Chris Harrington is an experienced professional with a background in Talent Acquisition spanning over 25 years.

Currently, he leads the Talent Acquisition team for Darden's Specialty Restaurant Group, overseeing Bahama Breeze, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, and Seasons 52 Concepts.

Darden is a prominent company in the full-service dining sector, known for brands like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, and Yard House.

In his career, Chris specializes in sourcing qualified candidates, particularly those not actively seeking roles, for positions like Managing Partner, Executive Chef Partner, Restaurant Manager, Sous Chefs, and Sales Managers in fine dining and polished casual settings.

His educational background includes a High School diploma from Noble and Greenough School and studies in Organizational Behavior at Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business.

Throughout his career, Chris has held key roles such as Director of Talent Acquisition at Darden, Director of Employment at Rare Hospitality, and VP of Human Resources at Bertucci's and Bertucci's Restaurants.

At Darden, Chris focuses on attracting top restaurant professionals to renowned brands like The Capital Grille and Eddie V's, contributing to the company's success as the world's largest full-service restaurant company.