Servant’s Heart

“I’m going to try to give back the best way that I can,” says Community Ambassador Tricia Howard. “And that is with a company like this, doing what I do.” She has a Servant’s Heart and we’re proud to share her story.

Angeles Bravo is “quite honestly one of the best kitchen managers, Servant Heart Leaders, in the back of the house that I’ve ever worked with and had the pleasure of knowing,” says one of her Teammates. “She’s truly a Servant’s Heart and just a phenomenal leader.”

“Jason is probably one of the kindest people you could ever meet. He’s just an all-around great guy, you know. You don’t meet guys like him very often in this world. If you ever need him, you know, he’s there for you. He’ll be there for you. He’ll support you all the way.” Jason Ramsey

“The epitome of a Servant’s Heart Leader” There are Law Enforcement Officers who tell of Liz McGuirk’s selfless efforts to honor Our Heroes. Teammates who talk of how she honored others. “Whether it be family, friends, community, teammates, she’s always putting others first,” says Operating Partner, John Gridgeman. We are proud to share her story.

“I’ve had the honor and the privilege of watching Matthew Keates go from being a busboy to being a Servant’s Heart Pitmaster,” says Jim Bloomer, General Manager, at our California, MD MISSION BBQ. “He shows this Servant’s Heart in the way he takes care of what’s now his people.”

“He’s Truly a Great Person.” His Teammates call him “selfless.” “Mentor.” “A father to me.” One who always put others ahead of himself, while putting “a lot of time and attention and growth into younger people.” He sees potential. He has grown leaders. Demetrius Weeden has Servant’s Heart and we’re proud he’s on Our Team.

They’ve given up their own scheduled hours so others in need could work during the pandemic. They’ve even taken part-time jobs at other businesses just to help out their overworked friends. “It wasn’t about the money,” says one Operating Partner about his Teammate. “She absolutely wanted to go support her friends.”

He Leaned In and Said, “How Can I Help?” During this challenging time, Our Teammates have stepped up. They’ve come in on their vacations, given their paid hours to other Teammates, run errands to the store for Our Customers. They’re here for all of us, selflessly making a difference.”

100% Real, From the Heart. Right away, when you meet Jenny Winchester, you can tell she’s a genuine person. Her Servant’s Heart is “100% real.” Whether caring for Our Customers and Our Teammates, or “adopting” a WWII Veteran who visits daily, she’s really inspiring.

Lee Blackwell has a Servant’s Heart. Taking care of others. Always there. The first to help out, always putting himself last. We’re grateful and proud to have him on Our Team.