“I started when I was 15 years old in Houston working as a dishwasher and from there through hard work, dedication and passion I became a kitchen manager, joining SMG 15 years ago, in 2006. Rey has also been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. A lean beef burger, with a roasted poblano-bacon blend, pepper jack cheese, and agave, served with a chipotle mayo. The Roasted Poblano-Bacon Burger was created by SMG Chef Rey Eloisa. “My inspiration for the salad was to create something fresh, that was beautiful in presentation, and a great option to our menu for those Guests looking for something healthy,” said Allie.

She subsequently rose through the ranks as Bartender, Front of House Manager, Heart of the House Manager, and finally to her current position as General Manager. Allie has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and became a team member at SMG Simi Valley when it opened in 2015. SMG is proud to showcase three first-round winners including the Strawberry Avocado Salad, created by SMG Chef Allie Colgin, incorporating grilled chicken, avocado, strawberries, super greens, red onions, cucumber and cotija cheese, and served with a balsamic dressing. They are the backbone of our brand,” sys Brian Hood, SMG’s COO.

“What you see on the menu is a result of our culinary teams’ passion for food. SMG identified exemplary recipes that best represented the company, its team members, and its culinary direction. Leveraging this immense talent in a fun and competitive way was the inspiration behind a handful of new menu items created for the circuit. Last summer, ahead of its fall menu creation, Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) communicated to the field an internal challenge and competition for its own chefs and culinary teams.

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