Amy Hom serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Barcelona Wine Bar, where she leads operations, hospitality, culinary, people strategy, and business performance across one of the nation’s premier restaurant groups. With more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Amy is known for building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and creating cultures where both people and businesses thrive.
Throughout her career, Amy has held executive leadership roles overseeing both operations and people functions, successfully balancing the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer while driving growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. Her experience spans casual dining, fast casual, fine dining, catering, and technology-enabled hospitality businesses, providing her with a unique perspective on the evolving hospitality landscape.
Amy has contributed to the growth and success of industry-leading brands including Wolfgang Puck, California Pizza Kitchen, Red Robin, sweetgreen, and REEF Technology. Her passion for hospitality, leadership development, and operational excellence has made her a respected voice across the industry.
A dedicated advocate for developing future leaders, Amy is the Co-Founder of LEAD (Leadership, Exploration and Development), a nonprofit focused on education, mentorship, and career advancement for emerging hospitality professionals. She also serves on the boards of several industry organizations, including the Texas Restaurant Foundation, Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL), and GLEAM Network, helping to advance mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Amy’s contributions have been recognized through numerous industry honors, including Top 30 Women in Food, Top 25 Fast Casual Executives, and Top 30 in Tech. She is a frequent speaker, moderator, and podcast guest, sharing insights on leadership, culture, hospitality, talent development, and operational excellence.
Known for her people-first leadership philosophy, Amy believes exceptional results are achieved when organizations invest in developing great leaders, building strong cultures, and creating environments where people can do their best work. Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about mentoring others, creating opportunities for growth, and helping individuals and teams reach their full potential.
