Introducing our new Employee of the Month series at Assembly Food Hall!

Join us as we shine a spotlight on our amazing team members in our new Employee of the Month series! Every month, we’ll introduce a new staff member, share their story, and celebrate their contributions. We hope you’ll take a moment to say hello when you see them – they’re the heart of what makes our space special!

February Employee of the Month goes to...

Ryan Delebreau

This February we are excited to announce Ryan Delebreau as our Employee of the Month!

Ryan has been working at Assembly Food Hall for almost four years, and he is coming up on his work anniversary this May!

Ryan’s sister – Kristie is on our Assembly Food Hall Sales team and reached out to Ryan shortly after the hall opened and told him he should join the staff as a bartender. Ryan had just moved to Nashville and quickly took the job!

Ryan is the jack of all trade’s when it comes to the Food & Beverage Industry – he started his career working as a Chef in Wisconsin.

He shares that he is a self-taught chef, with many of his skills passed down from his grandmother. After honing his craft in Wisconsin, he moved to LA, where he spent three years as a Sous Chef at the renowned Italian restaurant Jon & Vinny’s. From there, he advanced to an exciting role as a private chef for Warner Bros., bringing his culinary expertise to the entertainment industry.

Fun fact – he does have a specialty dish, the Spicy Fazeli Vodka Penne, YUM!

Outside of work, Ryan loves spending time outdoors and hitting the golf course! He’s also a big fan of hockey, shooting pool, and throwing darts. He is a Nashville Predators fan—GO PREDS! And especially enjoys catching games, even when it means a friendly rivalry with his fiancée, a devoted Chicago Blackhawks fan!

Ryan admits he loves every stall at the food hall, but if he had to choose a favorite, it would be the Poke Bowl from PokeNash!  For bourbon lovers, he also highly recommends trying the Old Fashioned—a must-sip classic!

Overall, Ryan said his favorite thing about Assembly Food Hall is his team, from everyone to his bar staff to management!

January Employee of the Month goes to...

Ronnie Hampton

We are thrilled to announce Ronald Hampton as our first Employee of the Month for 2025!

Ronald, also known as Ronnie, is the day shift security lead here at Assembly Food Hall and has been a valuable member of our team since we opened nearly four years ago. With years of experience working up and down Broadway at various establishments, including the iconic Tootsies, Ronnie has truly made his mark in the area.

When he’s not at the Hall, you’ll find Ronnie spending time with his two beloved cats, Missy and Pretty Girl. Until recently, he enjoyed cruising on his Harley motorcycle in his free time.

Don’t call him a pool shark (wink)! Ronnie started out bartending and playing pool at a local pool hall and bar in Madison, TN, where he worked for 27 years. He even went on to become one of the 1994 Amateur 8-Ball Singles champions!

Ronnie’s favorite spots to grab a bite at the Hall include Pharmacy Burger, Thai Esane, Dock Local, and Prince’s Hot Chicken. His go-to order at Prince’s is the three-piece tenders with light mild seasoning and fries.

As Ronnie himself puts it, he loves working at Assembly Food Hall because “we are one big happy family!” Congrats, Ronnie – we’re lucky to have you!