Four-decade restaurant industry veteran ready for her next portion

A high school job at Taco Bell has turned into a high-level restaurant career for Kelia Bazile. Her latest gig? Running $700 million brand Carrabba's.


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  • | 5:00 a.m. May 16, 2025
Bazile cites people as the secret to her success. She built a career on a culture-first career taking care of others.
Bazile cites people as the secret to her success. She built a career on a culture-first career taking care of others.
Photo by Mark Wemple
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