Team Member Showcase

At Fazoli’s we have AMAZING Associates… and we want to tell your story!

Each month, we highlight Team Members who represent different and diverse segments of our workforce. Join Our Team & Let Your Story Begin!

Dare to Excel - July - Welcome to the Workforce

Tina Caldwell

March 2023 - Tina Caldwell

Hire Date:
02/17/2018
Location:
5301 Hazard, KY
Favorite Dish:
My favorite dish is the cheese pizza.
Why Fazoli's:
Being part of a working family.
My Story:

I started here when they opened and have been an employee ever since. I have grew by learning to do everything in the store except for the managment responsibilities. My general manager has worked with me during my husbands sickest moments and made it possible for me to still earn my hours. All the management team makes this job more enjoyable. We are shown appreciation for our accomplishments. I enjoy talking with the customers and helping out. I am in charge of delivering most of the caterings and have been taught more organizational skills by my GM to make getting them together a lot simpler. I really enjoy all of my co-workers and we are like one big family. We all grieve together and celebrate together. I really love my job and hope to be employed here many more years to come.

Christine Erb

March 2023 - Christine Erb

Hire Date:
9/2018
Location:
5915 O'Fallon, MO
Favorite Dish:
Pepperoni Pizza Sticks.
Why Fazoli's:
The variety of different jobs every day
My Story:

Fazolis has given me the opportunity to grow, learn, and challenge myself. I was promoted to gm after 1 year and I was given lots of new responsibilities but my supervisors always believed in me and gave me the encouragement I needed to believe in myself and become a strong leader and role model for my store.

I also submitted a design and won the "design a pin" contest for Fazolis! My pin is given out to the best of the best all over Fazolis!

Joshua Haley

February 2023 - Joshua Haley

Hire Date:
08/28/2021
Location:
1657 Danville, KY
Favorite Dish:
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Why Fazoli's:
Everyday I look forward to working with my team, I enjoy meeting new guest everyday and changing lives one breadstick at a time.
My Story:

I was born into a big family the youngest of 8 kids my mother was a school teacher (Retired) for Jefferson County Schools in Louisville KY. My father was a ordained minister (Baptist), I grew up enjoying participating in my community excelling in tennis and chess at the community center. As a child I never understood the difference between race or the impact it had on peoples judgment of others and how significant race played in the development of our Country. Born in the late '80's and raised in the '90's I was fortunate enough to not experience discrimination as others have years prior. Fast forward to now I love my role as assistant-manager at the store I work at and an active member in my community here in Danville and I'm proud of the relationships I've built with the staff and guest alike. I take pride in being an African - American manager for Fazolis, I feel as if me being a black man has never interfered or kept me from achieving the goals I've set out to conquer! Fazolis has played a substantial role in my life professionally and personally. I'm honored to work for a company that allows me to showcase my skills based on my work ethic and Not the color of my skin.

Elise Hardaway

February 2023 - Elise Hardaway

Hire Date:
6/6/2021
Location:
1620 Indianapolis, IN
Favorite Dish:
Everything at Fazoil's I think is pretty good but the chicken carbonara would definitely be on the top.
Why Fazoli's:
What I enjoy most at Fazoli's is the flexible schedule and the great communication that everyone has as a whole. My Fazolis is a family! I don't have many friends that enjoy going to their jobs on a regular basis but it's the highlight of my day.
My Story:

When I first turned 16, working was something I wanted to do immediately but I didn't want to be like everyone else and work at McDonald's or Taco bell so Fazoli's became my choice. I wouldn't have thought that today I would be almost 2 years in. I've been a trainer for the past year. After graduation I will soon start my manager training so I can continue working at Fazoli's throughout my college career. I enjoy training new hires so I can show them my tips and tricks. Throughout my four years of high school, I've balanced color guard ,track and working. After high school, I will receive a scholarship for my participation in color guard competitions .In my free time I help my parents take care of my younger siblings and soon hopefully a couple of them will join the Fazoli's family!

Kiley Hultman

January 2023 - Kiley Hultman

Hire Date:
08/08/2015
Location:
1639 Anderson, IN
Favorite Dish:
Gluten-Friendly Pasta
Why Fazoli's:
Flexibility of scheduling, the opportunity to grow in the company, and working with Skyler.
My Story:

As soon as I turned 16, I started to look around for a job. After a few months of searching my dad asked me "Why not apply at Fazolis?". So, I did just that and I was pleasantly surprised with how nice and accepting they are. I know I wasn't the easiest to train due to my medical complications, but I think they handled my training very well. They helped me with a multitude of different problem-solving skills and one of the managers at the time even helped me with a bit of homework. They were quite supportive of the employees and the company tries to make the day-to-day tasks a little easier whenever they can. I was first trained in service mainly as a dining room closer, I would also be opening pasta cooker on the weekends. I learned how to clean dishes, cook pasta, clean tables, among other things. As weird as it sounds, I liked it. About a year or so passed by and my General Manager asked if I wanted to move up to being a trainer. Without hesitation I accepted and began my training to become a trainer. I was soon shown how to handle the steam table in kitchen and how to properly cook and handle food safely. After about a week or two, I was fully promoted to trainer. I enjoyed showing new staff how to run their areas as it was also a way to get to know them and help them in areas where they were struggling. I continued to help and train newer staff for about 2 or 3 years until my General Manager offered me a management position. In which I once again accepted with glee. For the next month or two I was taught how to count the money and to make sure the staff are staying busy among other management things. I was always pretty good at math, so I got the counting down pretty quick. I've been a manager for about 3 years now and even to this day I still tell my friends that Fazoli’s is a pretty good job. The Fazoli’s company has done many improvements during the going on 8 years I've been with them, and I am excited to see what others they will make in the future.

Glenda Walker

January 2023 - Glenda Walker

Hire Date:
04/28/2004
Location:
1631 Kokomo, IN
Favorite Dish:
Pizza baked spaghetti
Why Fazoli's:
I love the atmosphere and working as a team together.
My Story:

I have been with the company for 18 years. I have been through some good times and bad times but through it all I love it at Fazoli’s. I had 2 of my daughters and one grandchild to work for this Company. I have one daughter and one grandchild still working. We rarely work the same shifts, but we all are committed to Fazoli’s. I have a flexible schedule and the managers have always worked with me on any schedule changes. I have worked my way to an associate from an associate trainer, and I go out to build our catering sales. I retired from Big Lots on 9-30-2022. I managed to put in 37 years with that Company. I plan on working at Fazoli’s part time to have something to do. I would suggest to anyone this is a great place to work.

Ally Rosselot

December 2022 - Ally Rosselot

Hire Date:
07/07/2021
Location:
5296 Mayville, KY
Favorite Dish:
Ravioli with Alfredo
Why Fazoli's:
My most favorite thing about working at Fazoli's is the people I work with and the managers!
My Story:

Hi, my name is Allye Rosselot, I am a senior at Ripley Union Lewis Huntington High School and Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. In school I excel; I have a 3.5 GPA and I have even earned a science and citizenship seal from state testing. I am in a sports medicine class at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. I also take a college English class at Southern State University. I will have gained 9 college credits hours in this class that will go toward my goal of a degree and career in the healthcare world. I have made a lot of achievements in my high school career through sports, clubs, and academics. I have played sports throughout high school. I played softball for four years, have been a cheerleader for three years which I have received best tumbler award for 1 year, played volleyball for three years, I was captain for one year, and played soccer for two years, I was captain 1 year and also made All-League for our SHAC Conference. Being on teams has taught me how to work together toward a common goal, and to see and appreciate the skills and talents of my teammates. I am active in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) for two years, I have been involved in Business Professions of America for four years, I have been in Drug Free of America for two years, and FCCLA for one year. I have also been involved in the Heritage Festival pageants for three years and even won one year! I was honored to take part all three years alongside the other competitors. I was also in the Aberdeen pageant and placed runner-up. During summer, when I am not in class, I watch both of my little brothers from 7 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon to help my mom while she works. I plan on going to college to become either a Radiology technician, Emergency Room Nurse or a Labor and Delivery Nurse I have been employed throughout most of my high school career at Tumbleweed Bar and Grill and am currently working at Fazoli’s. I love the fact that Fazoli's works with my active schedule and very flexible to help me out when something pops up.

Connor Mackin

December 2022 - Connor Mackin

Hire Date:
03/01/2021
Location:
5907 Fairview Heights, IL
Favorite Dish:
Loaded Baked Spaghetti
Why Fazoli's:
I enjoy the work environment. My co-workers, managers, are very friendly and helpful. I enjoy working as a team to help out our customers.
My Story:

On Veteran's Day this year, I held a flag retirement ceremony as tribute to honor the countless men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our liberty. I gathered the community at the local fire department to join me in honoring all the veterans, first responders, and anyone else who has served our country. This event took a couple months of preparation. Over that time, I was donated 270 worn US flags to retire on Veterans Day. The event was a huge success, many people shared my ceremony on their social media, and many veterans in our community were thankful and appreciative for how meaningful my flag retirement ceremony was to them and honoring our country. I was grateful that the fire department was able to let me use their space to have my ceremony, and I am hoping to have another ceremony in the following years to come.

Ashley Crowder

December 2022 - Ashley Crowder

Hire Date:
11/4/2020
Location:
1629 Muncie, IN
Favorite Dish:
Breadsticks
Why Fazoli's:
The thing I enjoy the most about working at Fazoli's is connections you can make. Working here is has not only gave me the opportunity to meet new people but become friends and close with people that I would have never known before.
My Story:

Every summer I do a program through my high school called Teen Works. This program is focused on getting teens working and more importantly working in the community. In the three years that I spent doing this program I have done everything from cleaning up the community, help in the local school, and even helping understaffed daycares. Do this program has made me realize that everting you do in the community makes a difference which pushes me to want to volunteer and help more in my community. I started to look for other opportunities to help in my community and found that there where many places that just needed volunteers. During the school year, I will help run our local home sporting events and help with other local event that needs it. Working at these sporting events and other local events I do things like run conations and clean the stadium. During the holidays there are many families that are not able to afford toys and food in my community. At our school we encourage everyone to donate food and toys. Every year I make sure to donate food and toys and always attend the wrapping and handing out of the toys and food. Seeing the difference that I have made in my community I always make sure to encourage my peers and other to also find things to do in their community.

Cameron Butcher

December 2022 - Cameron Butcher

Hire Date:
7/8/2022
Location:
1640 Marion, IN
Favorite Dish:
Pizza Baked Spaghetti
Why Fazoli's:
I love working with all of my coworkers and when my regular guests visit me.
My Story:

I really enjoy doing as much as I can for my community. I volunteered to coach for a special needs basketball team for the past few years. I also volunteered to coach a flag football team for elementary kids. Additionally, I volunteer at the local animal shelter by cleaning kennels, walking the dogs, and showing all the animals love and attention. Lastly, I partook in a Walk for Cancer event for the community.

Lucas Buike

November 2022 - Lucas Buike

Hire Date:
3/21/22
Location:
5935 LaVista, NE
Favorite Dish:
Spicy Baked Ziti w/ Sausage
Why Fazoli's:
The people, the food, the environment, and ability to grow in leading
My Story:

Retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard; serving for 20 1/2 years. Deployed 4 times to assist in various operations. I Loved the experience, and have been able to use those experiences in the civilian world. Was in services (food, lodging, fitness, recreation, and mortuary), and eventually became the Assistant Dining Facility Manager in the Nebraska Air National Guard. That experience allowed me to be hired as a hourly associate manager, and from there to start the process to promote.

Grant Edwards

November 2022 - Grant Edwards

Hire Date:
3/9/22
Location:
5937 Oklahoma City, OK
Favorite Dish:
Fettuccine alfredo with chicken
Why Fazoli's:
Working with a quality team and atmosphere.
My Story:

I joined the National Guard in 2018, one year after I graduated high school so I could attend college at the University of Central Oklahoma with a major in criminal justice. Through my work with the Oklahoma National Guard I have had the opportunity to assist in the Hurricane Ida Relief mission to Louisiana in 2021 which I see as a highlight of my military career so far. One of the most exciting moments in my Army career is when my unit attended a rotation at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. It was a challenge for sure but through the hard work of my unit we were able to get through the scorching heat and passed the exercise. The flexibility with my work schedule in regards to the days I need off for drill each month has been a massive help as well. In the coming year my unit will be deploying to Africa which will be my first deployment. As a soldier, I have been tested mentally and physically to improve myself and have applied what I have learned through the military in my daily activities whether that be in or out of the workplace.

Don B. Young

November 2022 - Don B. Young

Hire Date:
11/12/2014
Location:
5290 Morehead, Ky
Favorite Dish:
Spaghetti with meat sauce
Why Fazoli's:
The People
My Story:

Don was one of my very first hire back in 2014. Given his military background he is the best pasta cooker I've ever had! He trains as many new people on pasta as we possibly can. I never have to worry if they are learning correctly because I know they are. When not cooking pasta, he works steam and helps train those in that position as well. He comes into work in a positive mood and armed with a few jokes that he was saving to share with us.

Don served in the Army from 1978 to 1998. During that time he served as a Tank Commander and had several roles as he moved up the ranks from Platoon Leader to Assistant S3 at the Brigade Head Quarters. In 1990, he was in Iraq. He shared with me that he never saw combat but came close in the 1st Iraq War. He would tell me some stories about his time there.

Now when he isn't using his military training to train people on cooking pasta, he is rebuilding electric cars and trains in his basement. He enjoys sharing those with his son and saving some for his new grandson, Marshall Walker Young, born on September 10th.

Don has is a very valuable member of my Fazoli's Family and we love having him with us.

Charles Hart

November 2022 - Charles Hart

Hire Date:
11/6/2010
Location:
1629 Muncie, IN
Favorite Dish:
Honey BBQ wings
Why Fazoli's:
Working with the people, both staff and guests, as well as the job I do in of it self. Cooking pasta, cleaning ovens, cleaning filters, and seeing what i find in the parking lot when I clean it.
My Story:

I went to boot camp in great lakes Illinois in July 2001 and graduated form boot camp in sept 2001. Due to the events of sept 2001, it was somewhat controlled chaos for about 4 years. I served on two ships, DD-989 USS Deyo and DDG-84 USS Bulkeley and was deployed once on each ship.

Kevin Barker

October 2022 - Kevin Barker

Hire Date:
12/12/14
Location:
5290 Morehead, Ky
Favorite Dish:
Varies, but spaghetti with mushrooms right now.
Why Fazoli's:
The People
My Story:

Kevin Barker has been an associate of mine (Malesa Linn) since we opened the doors in 2014. He is a very dedicated worker for over 7 years now and LOVES being Tony Tomato anytime we get the chance. Just recently, he was Tony for the Children's Advocacy where he wore the costume for 1.5 hours outside in the summer heat! He enjoyed every minute of it. He enjoys working in the dining room and talking to the kids.

Kevin lives at home with his mom and helps take care of her. He is a dedicated church member and is always willing to help out in the community. His love for Fazoli's and for Morehead is unquestionable and I value him as a part of my team forever. A 51 years old Rowan County native, he is known and loved by the entire community and I'm very proud that he calls Fazoli's his home away from home!

Rebecca Buelo

October 2022 - Rebecca Buelo

Hire Date:
4/3/2000
Location:
1631 Kokomo, IN
Favorite Dish:
I love the penne noodles with meat sauce and meatballs.
Why Fazoli's:
I enjoy working with my co workers and they are family to me. I lost my dad and my Fazolis family supported and comfort me and my family during that time. Most of all I have guest comes to Fazolis just see me work. I enjoy seeing on a daily basis.
My Story:

I have been working for Fazolis for 22 years. I have learned a great deal at Fazolis. It has helped me overcome many challenges. I have become more independent and able to do more things on my own. I have great leadership and will continue to learn more from them.

Cali Prochaska

October 2022 - Cali Prochaska

Hire Date:
5/11/20
Location:
5909/Stellhorn Rd-Fort Wayne, IN
Favorite Dish:
Spicy Ziti with Sausage
Why Fazoli's:
The people...the ones I work with and the ones that come into the restaurant.
My Story:

You could say that I have grown up around Fazoli's, my parents both work for the company. My home store is Stellhorn Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but I also help out at the Coliseum location when needed. I have worked at Fazoli's for a little over a year. I started during the pandemic when the YMCA that I worked at halted swim lessons. I was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, or PFFD, causing me to be missing my hip, knee, and femur and my left side. I had surgery when I was five and have always walked with a prosthesis. I like the friends that I have made at both locations, it is nice to work at a place where you can also have fun. I also appreciate the flexible schedule. I keep busy with college classes, swimming, and coaching young swimmers. It is nice to have a job that works around other activities. I am studying Biology at Purdue-Fort Wayne with plans to go into Sports Medicine or Physical Therapy. I train year-round with a local swim club and am also rostered to the Team USA Paralympic Swim Team. I placed 4th at the Pan Am Games in Lima , Peru ...just off the podium and have swam in Canada, and stateside have been to Cincinnati and Indianapolis multiple years as well as Colorado, Texas, and Arizone with my next trip being to Tijuana, Mexico in October for another Para World Series event; so again I am grateful for the flexible schedule.

Johan Carrillo-Rios

September 2022 - Johan Carrillo-Rios

Hire Date:
4/15/22
Location:
1641 Owensboro, Ky
Favorite Dish:
Classic Sampler
Why Fazoli's:
The people here they make me feel welcome and make me feel like a family.
My Story:

Well I'm 16 I box and I always wanted to work at a place where I can enjoy and be welcome to so I decided to come to fazoli's. I heard great things about it and I applied and got the job the first day is where I felt welcome everyone was nice to me and the managers and workers made me feel like a family and ever since I been loving to work here.

Margarita Cashion

September 2022 - Margarita Cashion

Hire Date:
9/24/21
Location:
5289 Murray, KY
Favorite Dish:
Spicy Ziti with Chicken
Why Fazoli's:
I love working with my crewmembers; We are more than just a team, we’re an amazing family!
My Story:

I started working at Fazoli's when I was in a really rough place. I was between homes and I was trying to set my life straight. I started working washing dishes, and as I got more familiar with the work environment I slowly began to transition into the kitchen. Currently, I am the main steam line operator for the evenings. Everyone here at 5289 has become like a second family to me, and it makes the restaurant feel like a second home.

Leslie Pena

September 2022 - Leslie Pena

Hire Date:
2/22/22
Location:
5337 Plant City, FL
Favorite Dish:
Meatball da Vinci
Why Fazoli's:
What I enjoy the most about working at Fazoli's are the great opportunities one receives as well as the atmosphere and hospitality of the restaurant and crew members.
My Story:

I started working for Fazoli's when I turned 16. I applied at Fazolis because I wanted to be able to take a burden off my mother as she was the only one maintaining the bills for years. As my mother is not from the United States I wanted to make sure her money went towards herself, the bills, and my siblings. Seeing how hard my mother worked to give my siblings and I everything we ever needed. She gave me the encouragement to take after her. My first couple of weeks working I was a dishwasher, but then quickly started to train on steamtable. I worked for the company for about a year until one day my General Manager, at the time, said that they would be relocating. As I was only 17 when this happened, I was unfortunately not able to continue working for them. As a year went by, I noticed that the building where Fazoli's used to be before the relocation was being remodeled. I didn't think much of it, in all honesty I thought someone else would've bought the property and now is remodeling the place for a new business. As my curiosity got the better of me, I learned that Fazoli's was back. Not under the same owners, but they were back. My heart sank as not to believe the news. As I started paying more attention to the restaurant, I found myself standing outside looking at a "HIRING NOW" sign. As I was about to take my leave, I heard a voice behind me. "Are you looking for a job? We are hiring." This day lives vividly in my mind. The day destiny intertwined me back to where I belong. I applied, trained, and worked for a few months. Slowly realizing that school was coming to an end. As I turned 18 and graduated the new owners of the Fazoli's gave me the biggest opportunity. Now I am 18, graduated high school, and the newest addition to the management staff at Fazoli's. As I continue to work for the company, surpassing challenges bigger than I ever thought I would be able to conquer. I am now proud to say I am grateful for the opportunities I was given, and for the ones I have taken. That have shown me not to give up and keep pushing forward.

Stephanie Parks

August 2022 - Stephanie Parks

Hire Date:
6/12/12
Location:
1806 Jenison, MI
Favorite Dish:
Baked Ziti
Why Fazoli's:
I love meeting new people and building connections with my team members, and regular guests.
My Story:

I started working at Fazoli's part time while I was taking college classes. After a year and a half working as an associate, I was promoted to Associate Manager. In October 2019 I was promoted to General Manager, and took over my store. Within my first year as GM I had a car crash into my building, a global pandemic shut down and experienced a change in ownership when my franchise owner sold the store to corporate. In the time since my team and I have beat 5 sales records, and brought our store from the bottom of the Balance Score Card, to the top. Our store was #1 in the company YTD last month, even though we did slip to #2 this month. I have met and mentored many people through out the years and can genuinely say I enjoy working beside them.

Cassy Bailey

August 2022 - Cassy Bailey

Hire Date:
8-30-05
Location:
1671 Bellefontaine, Ohio
Favorite Dish:
Old school baked ziti, with some pepperoni.
Why Fazoli's:
Being able to develop a team to be the *best* at what we do. Teaching people who have never had a job how to be the best they can be. Showing people that we are a team and when one succeeds we all succeed. We have fun at work! Not every day, but most days. We laugh, we smile and do our very best to make peoples day just a little bit brighter. One breadstick at a time.
My Story:

This was my first job. I closed the drive thru for a couple years until I was old enough to promote. I worked hard and became the GM and then a senior GM. People come and go but the guests stay the same. If you take care of them they take care of you. We set up tables for our regulars on their anniversaries and birthdays to make them feel like part of the Fazoli's family. This place has taught me so much about business, management, people skills and life in general. I have grown as a manager and as a person here. #17yearsandcounting

Heather Rehbein

August 2022 - Heather Rehbein

Hire Date:
06/06/2006
Location:
5936 Eau Claire, WI
Favorite Dish:
Baked Spaghetti is my favorite; but when the Lobster Mac and Cheese comes back, I cannot resist! :)
Why Fazoli's:
Fazoli's is my second family. I've gotten to meet so many wonderful people since I started at Fazoli's. At work they call me their "Momager." Over my 16 years I watched co-workers that I hired as high school students grow up and get married and start families of their own. I've even had several people that have met their spouses working for me at Fazoli's. One couple currently has their first child on the way! Even though neither one of them work for me anymore, they are still regular guests; I guess we have another Fazoli's fan in the making!!
I love the family atmosphere not only within our team, but also with our guests. I've seen kids that participated our Kid's Night Activities grow-up and before you know it they're old enough to become regular guest's driving their friends here for lunch during their school lunch hour. I've also dad the opportunity to hire some of our regular guests, they have been fantastic members of our team. I have lots of older guests that escape our bitterly cold winter Wisconsin winters and head south for several months, when they come back it's like having a family reunion in the spring!
For me, it's all about the people. The relationships I have built over the years are what keep me motivated. It's one of my selling points when I'm interviewing candidates. I love my Fazoli's family.
My Story:

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Stout in 1998, I worked for a burger franchise for several years. I worked my way up with them to an Area Supervisor role, but being a vegetarian at the time, I knew that it probably wasn't going to be my final career choice. I found myself looking for another company that aligned more with my lifestyle and had a strong emphasis on work/life balance. I saw an recruiting ad for Fazoli's on a local job website and decided to give it a try. My husband and I loved the Cheese Pizzarino Combo.

Needless to say it was a great interview! I was hired as an AGM and started learning all about pasta. I noticed right away what a great reputation Fazoli's had in our community. Whenever I would tell people about my new job they'd instantly reply with "Oh... I loooovvve Fazoli's." I have a lot of pride working for a company that gives back to their neighbors.

I took every opportunity that was presented to me including trips to Lexington to become a certified trainer. I also became a dual role ServSafe Instructor and Proctor early on in my Fazoli's career. As a result I have gotten to meet leadership teams from other restaurants in our Wisconsin districts and other states. Even during the height of the pandemic I figured out a way to hold online ServsSafe classes so we could continue to develop our management teams safely. I have also been able to travel to other restaurants to help out, this has allowed me to meet even more of my Fazoli's family.

Fast forward several years, I was promoted to General Manager of the Eau Claire Fazoli's. I really enjoy managing one of the busiest locations in the company. Every day I get to meet new people and connect with our guest. I do "get recognized" when I'm out and about, it makes me feel like a celebrity sometimes! I am so glad to have had an impact on so many lives in our community. It's been a great 16 years and I am looking forward to whatever comes next with Fazoli's!

Mackenzie Kettelhake

August 2022 - Mackenzie Kettelhake

Hire Date:
11/04/2011
Location:
5903 Alton, IL
Favorite Dish:
The Wings
Why Fazoli's:
The team I work with, the flexibility, and the benefits they offer that help with higher education.
My Story:

When I was 17 and still in highschool I applied for so many different jobs, trying to get my first steps out in the workforce. One day at the begining of November in 2011 I finally got a call for my first interview and that was at Fazolis. I was super excited when I got that call, and after that interview I was offered a position which I eagerly accepted. What I didnt know at the time was I was starting a job that I would continue to work at for the next 10 years. After graduating highschool in 2013 I was offered a management position. At the time I was also starting to take classes at the community college to pursue a degree in nursing. College ended up taking longer to complete than expected but one thing that always stayed consistent during that time was my job at Fazolis. Now here I am almost 11 years later and less than a year away from finishing my nursing degree. Fazolis has been a great place to work for so many different reasons. The biggest reason it has been so great is because of my bosses Patty and Kitty, they have been there for me ever since I started, and they have always been so encouraging and supportive. They were there for me through some of the best times in my life like when I had my daughter in 2016, and they were there for me through some of the worst times of my life like when my brother unexpectedly passed in 2017. Aside from Kitty and Patty I have had the opportunity to work with and meet hundreds of other people who also have made the experience of working here better. The people you work with really do become a second family after spending so much time with them. Some other reasons Fazolis has been such a great place to work is they offer employees including their managers textbook reimbursement for higher education and as a single mom trying to get through nursing school this has been an amazing benefit. Fazolis has also offered me flexibility in scheduling by working around my school schedule which is a benefit that not all jobs can offer. Lastly Fazolis has taught me so many work related skills that I will continue to use even after I start my new journey soon as a registered nurse. Trust me when I say I had no idea this would be my journey so far in life when I walked into that interview 10 and 1/2 years ago but I'm glad it did. Thanks Fazolis!


Amber Hatfield
Welcome to the Workforce - Fazoli's is their very 1st job.

July 2022 - Amber Hatfield

Hire Date:
8/26/2020
Location:
5005 - McKenzie Enterprises, Huntington, WV
Favorite Dish:
My favorite dish at Fazoli's is our mozzarella skewers! I was very excited when we first introduced them last year and I haven't been able to get enough!
My Story:

Seeing as though Fazoli's is the first job I've ever had, I walked into it slightly blind and unsure of what to expect. Throughout my time here, however, it has turned out to be the perfect place and I am pleased with the outcome! I couldn't have asked for a better introduction into the workforce. Here at Fazoli's, I have learned the importance of leadership through my management position, I have learned how to handle people more efficiently through guest service, as well as learning how dependable the employees here can be. All three of these aspects are extremely important for the sake of teambuilding and the functionality of Fazoli's as a whole. Overall, this has been an incredible first job and I am more than happy with my decision to be here!

Alexander Baxter
Welcome to the Workforce - Fazoli's is their very 1st job.

July 2022 - Alexander Baxter

Hire Date:
3/7/2022
Location:
1631 - Kokomo, IN
Favorite Dish:
Lasagna
My Story:

I was nervous at first but once I started working and getting the hang of it things got easier. It is a great learning experience. This job has taught me work ethic, how deal with our guests and resolving issues before they occur. My Manager tells us to say "yes" to the guests. So that is what I do on a daily basis. Being in the front of the house, this position has taught me how to be more outgoing to the guest. I can be very creative, and I have improved my skills to solve problems. I would highly suggest that this job should be everyone first choice.