I’ve spent nearly a decade growing in the restaurant industry, starting in 2016 as a Night Shift Supervisor and Safety Manager at Veggie Grill. That’s where I discovered my love for both food, collaboration and leadership. From there, I joined Paxti’s Pizza in Campbell, moving up from Floor Manager to Senior Manager and Guest Ambassador shortly after. I was responsible for creating great guest experiences, hiring and coaching staff, and making sure everything ran smoothly in the front of house, and back of the house. Eventually, I joined Din Tai Fung, initially as a Front-of-House Manager. While I’ve always enjoyed working with guests, I found that the true fit was in the kitchen, where I was promoted to Kitchen Manager. It was a tough transition at first, but over the past seven years, I’ve grown a lot—both personally and professionally. Now, I’m ready to take the next step as an Executive Kitchen Manager, where I can continue to learn, lead, and share my passion for this brand and success of the team.