Restaurant hospitality legend award
Herb Mitchell
Wild Wing Cafe, Hilton Head Island
"Legend" hardly expresses Herb Mitchell's experience with Wild Wing Cafes. Herb was one of the first employees at the original Wild Wing on Hilton Head, starting as a dishwasher in 1990 and working his way up to kitchen manager. According to director of operations David Clark, "Herb works harder than anybody, never calls in sick, always picks up a shift when you need him and always remembers the value of a dollar when it comes to running a kitchen." The restaurant chain has even named their chili, Herb's Buffalo Breath Chili, after him. Now with 31 stores, it comes as quite a compliment from David when he says "As we grow and open new stores and hire new employees, we realize what a rare find we have with Herb. We are truly lucky to have him!"
ongoing special event award
Hilton Head Island WineFest
The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association
The largest outdoor tented wine tasting on the East Coast, WineFest as it is commonly called, features more than 1,500 domestic and international wines, continuous entertainment, educational seminars and delicious gourmet wine dinners at some of Hilton Head Island's best restaurants. Presented by the Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association since 1985, this year's event will be March 6 through 8th. Wines are judged by over 100 judges. On March 8, from 1 to 4 PM, there are wine tastings and auctions that take place in picturesque Shelter Cove Community Park and Marina.
south carolina employee of the year
Happy Mitchell
The Sea Pines Resort Harbour Town Grill
Happy Mitchell of The Sea Pines Resort has been chosen as the "South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year" by the SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Mitchell has more than 40 years experience in the hospitality industry.
