Big Woods Restaurant Group hires executive chef

Kathy Jones has joined Big Woods Restaurant Group LLC as executive chef. She previously worked as an executive chef at Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, Salt on Mass and, most recently, at Second Helpings. Jones also spent a couple of years working at Westmark Hotel and Totem Square Hotel in Sitka, Alaska.

Jones will oversee food operations for all properties — including 10 restaurants — in the BWQOHT Inc. brand family, which consists of Big Woods Restaurant Group, Quaff ON! Brewing Co. and Hard Truth Distilling Co.

Her work has earned her a list of accolades and awards, including the honor of serving as Celebrity Chef for Rev 2022 and receiving the Hoosier Service Award from Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor in 2018.