Guest Experience Host - Fast-Paced, Team

Rick Spell and Christy Spell Terry, co-owners of Spell Restaurant Group, own nine establishments – six along Florida’s 30A Highway and three in Memphis, Tennessee. Utilizing their business backgrounds, Rick and Christy have a unique perspective on how to successfully run some of the most popular restaurants in both markets.

The father-daughter duo first partnered together in 2004, purchasing Brookhaven Pub & Grill in Memphis. The beloved restaurant is now one of the premier sports bars and live music venues in the city. The success of Brookhaven led them to grow SRG’s portfolio. In 2015, the pair purchased George's at Alys Beach and LaCo in Seacrest Beach, followed by La Crema Tapas & Chocolate in Rosemary Beach in 2016.

A year later, Rick and Christy purchased Edward’s in Rosemary Beach. In 2019, the Spells purchased BABALU®, which currently has two locations in Memphis. A couple of Inlet Beach eateries – Shades Bar & Grill and Shaka Sushi & Cocktail Bar – became part of the SRG family in April 2023.

Both Rick and Christy received accounting degrees from the University of Memphis and have been heavily involved with the school and city. Rick was named an Honorary City Councilman for his outstanding contribution to the City of Memphis in 1998. He is a lifetime Ambassador Club member, representing the highest level of financial contributions to the University of Memphis Athletic Department;
Tiger Leadership Circle member, Capital Campaign Committee member and Memphis Athletic Foundation president. Outside of his work with the University of Memphis, Rick also serves as a University of Tennessee Health Science Center Advisory Board member.

Christy may now be firmly planted on the Emerald Coast with husband Drew and pups, but their Memphis ties and love for the University of Memphis take them back often. Christy is a longtime Highland Hundred Football Booster Club member, a Lifetime Alumni member and an Ambassador Club member. Since her move to Florida in 2016, Christy has become the face of the SRG, overseeing daily administration and operations of all restaurants and its nearly 400 employees.

Rick has been married to his wife Sandy for over 50 years, and although they reside in Memphis, they regularly visit the Florida restaurants and enjoy their second home in Paradise by the Sea. When Christy and husband Drew find free time, they enjoy traveling, relaxing with friends at the beach and playing with their dogs.

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401K with employer match (Qualified Employees)