Philip Pinkerman is the Director of Learning, Development, and Recruiting for Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, and New Leaf Community Markets, where he leads enterprise-wide strategies focused on leadership development, talent pipelines, and workforce engagement across multi-unit operations.
With more than 25 years of experience spanning the restaurant and grocery industries, Philip has built and scaled people-first programs that strengthen bench depth, improve retention, and develop frontline leaders into future operators. His background includes leadership roles with brands such as California Pizza Kitchen, Veggie Grill, and Luna Grill, giving him a deep understanding of the operational realities facing quick-service and fast-casual environments. Across both industries, he has partnered closely with operations leaders to create practical and scalable development models that support growth while maintaining a strong culture.
Philip is an active member of CHART (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers) and is passionate about helping organizations invest in their people as a long-term business strategy. His work focuses on developing leadership capabilities at every level and ensuring teams are well-equipped to thrive through change in today’s evolving service landscape.
