Vessel Kitchen, the Utah-born restaurant known for its chef-driven, globally inspired dishes, has announced the appointment of Abe Hollands as President. Hollands joins the leadership team with more than three decades of restaurant industry experience and a proven track record of building strong teams and scaling successful brands.
Hollands spent 25 years leading operations at Cafe Rio, where he played a key role in the company’s growth from just three locations to more than 170 restaurants across 12 states. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing restaurant teams, building operational excellence and helping leaders create high-quality guest experiences.
At Vessel Kitchen, Hollands will oversee operational strategy and restaurant performance as the brand continues its thoughtful growth across the region.
“Abe understands the reality of great restaurants,” said chef Roe’e Levy, founder of Vessel Kitchen. ”My commitment to our kitchens is as strong as ever, and having Abe at the helm is going to perfectly enhance our people. He brings steady, empathetic leadership, knowing that strong operations are about giving our kitchens the support and structure they need to cook great food. I’m proud to have him leading the charge to stay true to our roots as we expand.”
Hollands says he is excited to join a brand known for its commitment to quality ingredients, scratch-made food and strong restaurant culture.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining the team here at Vessel,” Hollands said. “I look forward to getting to know our teams and learning the craft behind the exceptional food we serve to our guests. Vessel has built something truly special, and I’m eager to support the continued growth of the brand while helping develop great restaurant leaders.”
Outside of work, Hollands enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his passion for healthy living. He has been married to his wife Angela for 23 years and is a proud “girl dad” to three daughters. When he’s not teaching his 16-year-old how to drive, he’s often taking his 8-year-old twins on a “Scruff-a-Luv” hunt at Target. In his free time, Hollands enjoys working out, gardening and cooking with his family.
As Vessel Kitchen continues to expand across Utah and neighboring markets, Hollands will play a key role in strengthening restaurant operations while maintaining the brand’s people-first culture and commitment to fresh, whole food.
To learn more about Vessel Kitchen or to browse the menu, visit www.vesselkitchen.com. For updates and announcements, follow @vesselkitchen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn.
About Vessel Kitchen
From the beginning, Vessel Kitchen has sought to make better food available to more people. With a chef-driven approach, Vessel draws inspiration from around the world to craft flavorful dishes designed to nourish all appetites. Since the first location opened in Park City in 2016, communities have embraced Vessel’s purpose. Today, the independently owned and operated restaurant has locations across Utah and continues to grow while staying rooted in its commitment to scratch-made food and genuine hospitality.