We’re celebrating September anniversaries with a little Q and A!
Meet four wonderful employees that have been with Taziki’s for 10+ years!
Guadalupe
Guadalupe celebrated his
14 year anniversary with Taziki’s
on September 8th!
Q: What position did you begin with at Taziki’s?
A: I started helping with the morning prep. I then moved up and I am now able to work all of the kitchen stations. My favorite is the grill.
Q: What has motivated you to gain tenure here at Taziki’s?
A: I love my job and the work environment.
Q: What is your best memory about working here?
A: The team celebrated my birthday by getting a cake and singing happy birthday to me.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
A: I love playing soccer.
Q: What is one thing that maybe not a lot of people know about you?
A: I love to garden - I have a green thumb!
Q: How has the Taziki’s culture inspired your work over the last 14 years?
A: Everyday is a challenge. I have learned to embrace the challenges and enjoy them as they come. My job keeps me busy and on my toes!
“I love my job and the work environment.” - Guadalupe
Kelly
Kelly also celebrated her
14th anniversary with Taziki’s
on September 8th!
Q: What position did you begin with at Taziki’s?
A: I started as a cashier and transferred to the Chace Lake location when it opened. I began working in catering at Chace Lake and have been doing that ever since.
Fun fact: Kelly has worked with the General Manager of Chace Lake, Hollis, since she was 16 years old.
“It has been fun to watch Hollis learn and grow into the leader that she is today.” - Kelly
Q: What has motivated you to gain tenure here at Taziki’s?
A: Our founder, Keith. I love him.
Q: What is your best memory about working here?
A: I love working with our HOPE employees. I also have great memories of Keith’s parents dressing up as Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, then visiting the store every year around the holidays. It was the cutest thing ever.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
A: I love to spend time with my three kids and my brand new, 7 month old, grandson!
Q: What is something about you that not a lot of people know?
A: I used to be an ice skater. My dad was a professional Hockey player for Detroit and owned ice rinks, so I was always hanging out at ice rinks as a kid. I actually went to the Junior Olympics for ice skating!
Q: How has the Taziki’s culture inspired your work over the last 14 years?
A: Everyone has challenges. I always make sure that I remain upbeat and happy, so I can give people the positive energy they may need to make it through the day or the current challenge they are facing.
Marciela
Marciela celebrated her
11 year anniversary with Taziki’s
on September 13th!
Q: What position did you begin with at Taziki’s?
A: I started at the salad station. I can now work all stations in the kitchen. I love the fast pace of the kitchen!
Q: What has motivated you to gain tenure here at Taziki’s?
A: I love my job.
Q: What is your best memory about working here?
A: There are so many. One that sticks out would have to be my birthday. The General Manager bought me flowers and cake, then everyone sang to me. We had a little party and it was really fun.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
A: I have been married for 27 years, so I enjoy spending time with my family and husband. I also like to salsa dance and go to church.
Q: What is something about you that not a lot of people know?
A: I am a pretty good singer!
Q: How has the Taziki’s culture inspired your work over the last 11 years?
A: It has inspired me to be present at home and at work. I am able to have a balance between both.
“I love my job.” - Marciela
Joe
Joe celebrated his
10 year anniversary with Taziki’s
last month, on August 18th!
Q: What position did you begin with at Taziki’s?
A: I started as a cashier. I then worked my way to the kitchen and on to be an Assistant General Manager.
Q: What has motivated you to gain tenure here at Taziki’s?
A: I have worked at all of the stores in Atlanta and every single experience has been rewarding. The staff and guests have all been great. I have met a lot of great people that still remain in my life. The connections I have made over the last 10 years have been genuine and the Taziki’s workplace has always felt like a family atmosphere.
Q: What is your best memory about working here?
A: The time I served as the interim General Manager and was able to attend the Taziki’s annual conference in South Georgia. It was so much fun - a truly amazing experience. I really enjoyed meeting the Taziki’s executive team.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
A: I really like to go to the gym. I also enjoy going to any NFL and NBA sporting events. I am an Atlanta fan no matter what sport.
Q: What is something about you that not a lot of people know?
A: I am a good songwriter. I like to write here and there.
Q: How has the Taziki’s culture inspired your work over the last 10 years?
A: The Taziki’s culture has helped me have a reason to give my best. Connecting with different guests, seeing how satisfied they are, especially when I cooked their food and know they are happy with it, makes my work so rewarding.
“…the Taziki’s workplace has always felt like a family atmosphere.” - Joe
To everyone with september anniversaries,
we appreciate your dedication and hard work.
We are so glad you have chosen to be a part of Team Tazikis!
If you know someone who is looking for a new career,
tell them to text TAZJOBS to 31063 or visit taz.jobs,
so they too, can live the good life!