10/19/2026
“I can bring in $10,000 in catering, but if the kitchen can't keep up with it, we can't do it."
That’s how Valentina looks at leadership.
Most people think being a Restaurant Director is just walking around with a clipboard telling people what to do. But real leadership isn't about standing around. It's about making sure your team actually has what they need so nobody burns out when a massive order drops in the middle of lunch.
Swipe through to see Part 2 of Valentina’s story: why she never chases a sale before the kitchen is ready, and why her biggest focus right now is training someone to take her spot.
Part 3 drops next: What Efraim did when Valentina’s family hit their hardest financial moment during COVID.
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