Rosati’s was my first job in the industry, and I didn’t start as a kid but as a mom reentering the workforce after raising her kids. People often say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but this old dog took to the pizza business like cheese takes to sauce. At age 49, I started a new career in the restaurant business and have never looked back. I am now president of the company.
There are few industries that would have given a 49-year-old woman a chance. I had to learn the restaurant business from the ground up and work every position in the store to learn all aspects of how the restaurant runs. It was hard work to say the least, but this industry encouraged me to go for it and welcomed me with open arms. The restaurant industry welcomes everyone!
It has been an amazing journey that exemplifies one key point:
This industry of ours is not just about kids starting out who need extra money. Sure, that accounts for some of it, but it’s more about being a launching pad to a bright and promising career. It’s about new beginnings for our returning veterans and giving them a chance for a bright future when they need it most. Or as in my case, it’s about the restart of a new career that allows for a returning workforce to use their years of life experience in a whole new way. Ultimately the restaurant industry is a building block to the American Dream - a land of chances for anyone who wants to reach out and grab one, and I’m living proof of that.
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