The North Bend Bar and Grill has hired a new executive chef, Tom Rhyneer, to replace departing chef Broc Thomson.

Thomson will leave the restaurant Aug. 30, and plans to open his own restaurant in North Bend.

Rhyneer comes to the Bar and Grill from his former role as the executive chef at the Snoqualmie Ridge TPC Golf course.

“We are excited to have Chef Tom with us and look forward to his culinary creations,” said Liz Vollbrecht, general manager at the restaurant. “We are also happy to support Chef Broc as he leaves to open his dream restaurant.”