JUSTIN FOWLER NAMED COO, SAGE RESTAURANT CONCEPTS 

Fowler will oversee operations for growing portfolio of 50+ dining venues across the U.S. 

DENVER, CO – May 7, 2024– Sage Hospitality Group announced today that Justin Fowler will be stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer for Sage Restaurant Concepts (SRC), overseeing operations of Sage’s growing list of more than 50 restaurants, bars, cafes and venues in the SRC portfolio, effective June 1.  

“Our award-winning restaurants and bars are community cornerstones in the many cities and destinations where we operate,” said Daniel del Olmo, president of hotels and restaurants at Sage Hospitality Group. “Justin’s proven track record of delivering results, operational excellence as well as his deep knowledge of the fine dining and lifestyle culinary landscape make him a perfect fit for our team as we continue to progress towards our vision of becoming America’s favorite lifestyle hospitality company.” 

As COO of SRC, Fowler’s primary objective will be to enrich the lives of guests, associates, owner partners and communities, one restaurant and bar experience at a time. He will leverage the vast resources across Sage Hospitality’s Centers of Excellence in People and Culture, Commercial, Finance and IT, and will provide guidance and support to property teams whilst implementing strategies that deliver inspiring results, improve productivity and increase guest advocacy.   

An honoree on the list of “America’s Top 25 restaurant groups” by Nation’s Restaurant News, SRC also has an eye toward strategic growth, with Fowler playing an integral role. 

A tenured restauranteur, Fowler joins Sage from SBE Lifestyle Hospitality, where he held the role of COO. Before that, he spent more than 15 years at Starr Restaurants, serving most recently as VP of Operational Finance overseeing 38 restaurants, including well-loved brands such as Pastis, Buddakan and Le Coucou. During his tenure, he regularly served as a mentor to his restaurant General Managers, and established long-term operational budgets. Prior to that, Fowler worked as a Vice President of Operations for Jean Georges Management, where he oversaw operations, finance, marketing for five award-winning restaurants. 

“I’m thrilled to be joining Sage Restaurant Concepts as COO. The company’s reputation for being a purpose-led organization and delivering operational excellence aligns perfectly with my own values and expectations. I look forward to leading and serving our teams and bringing my passion for hospitality and independent restaurants to elevate our restaurants, bars and entertainment venues to new heights.” 

To learn more about Sage Hospitality Group and its companies, as well as its growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, visit www.sagehospitalitygroup.com.  

About Sage Hospitality Group      

Sage Hospitality Group is a purpose-led and award-winning hospitality development, investment and management company based in Denver, Colo. Sage’s four companies – Sage Hotel Management, Sage Restaurant Concepts, Sage Studio, and Sage Investments – work together to deliver on the promise of artful hospitality, setting a new standard for guest experiences by creating places that people want to go to, not through. Now in its 40th year in business, Sage Hospitality Group leverages deep experience and expertise in the development and operation of its diverse portfolio of lifestyle hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues across the United States and remains deeply committed to its purpose of enriching lives, one experience at a time.