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#Repost @foodgatherers with @get_repost ・・・ Right now, @Savco_hospitality is hosting a Power Hour, meaning that for the next 40 minutes your donation to Rockin’ will be tripled! Come to the Maple Road @krogerco or visit www.foodgatherers.org/rockin to make a gift. Pictured here, ann @annarbors107one host John Bommarito interviews SavCo’s Jules Botham. At @savco_hospitality we value Hustle., Hospitality in Everything We Do, and Mindful business. Our first SavCo Employee Spotlight, Kristen Mitchell, embodies all those values!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Kristen is our Lead Reservationist and fashionista behind the phones here at SavCo since 2015! Whether it's her careful management of graduation weekend reservations or of our various (and sometimes totally random) needs here at the SavCo HQ, Kristen is all hospitality all the time. Mindful business in action, she never makes an inefficient move or thoughtless decision. And who else do you know, committed enough to fashion, that hustles out of bed every morning at 5AM to come to work dressed to the absolute NINES?? You're the trifecta, Kristen!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ We asked Kristen a few questions so y’all could get to know her better:⠀ .⠀ Favorite thing about working at SavCo “Working for a strong woman who supports strong women!” ⠀ .⠀ Interesting fact “I am the Queen of thrifting!” An unbelievable understatement… you should see this girl’s fierce outfits. ⠀ .⠀ Spirit Animal “A shark. They are beautiful and tenacious. They're also strong and powerful; but only when they need to be (they're a behind the scenes kind of creature), and that's what makes them so boss.” 😉⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Make sure to say HI to Kristen next time you make a reservation over the phone at one of our amazing SavCo restaurants (@savas_ann_arbor and @aventura_ann_arbor).⠀ ⠀ Thank you for voting Sava's Overall Best Staff in @current_mag's 2018 Dining Awards!! We couldn't agree more our staff are our secret ingredient! 😍⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ We're also honored to receive 2nd place for Best Restaurateur, our fabulous Sava Farah, Founder & CEO of @savcohospitality!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #CurrentMag #BestofAnnArbor #BestStaff #Restaurateur #AnnArbor #AnnArborEats #VisitAnnArbor #PureAnnArbor #Savas #SavasAnnArbor #SavCoHospitality #PoweredBySavco We couldn’t agree more! #supportlocal 🥕🍅🎉 . . #Repost @argusfarmstop with @get_repost ・・・ When chefs sits down and talk with local farms, it’s a good day for all of us! @tastethelocaldifference @savas_ann_arbor @mainstreetannarbor @gratzirestaurant @silviomedoro @fluffybottomfarm @baselinefarm @nnseeds SavCo Values hustlin' all the way to Argentina! 🙌🙌⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #CoreValues #Values #SavCoHospitality #PoweredbySavCo⠀ Do y’all know Jules?! . . She’s one of our @savco_hospitality rockstars who was nominated for our September Employee Spotlight. According to Sava’s GM, “Jules has conquered the FOH and now BOH at Sava’s! She’s an all around team player and the best coach.” . . Jules began as the chef at @aventura_ann_arbor when we first opened and was there for about 1.5 years. She then switched over to Babo and worked in various roles there for over 2 years. Finally, about 1.5 years ago, Jules moved to Sava's where she had her first taste of the restaurant biz, but this time as a Floor Manager. Jules’ next step at SavCo is Managing Partner for our newest restaurant, Dixboro House, opening in Spring 2019!! 🎉🎉 . . After working for almost all of the SavCo businesses, Jules’ favorite thing about working here is: “The amount of opportunity to constantly learn and grow paired with the company's drive to constantly improve. This creates a really creative and supportive environment where every individual has a place to thrive. It's so inspiring to work with individuals who are so in love and dedicated to their trade but also so willing to teach and share their passion and ideas.” . . Jules loves to be outdoors – it’s the perfect antidote to the crazy rush of the restaurant business. When she’s not hustlin’ around Sava’s, Jules likes to go hiking with her lady and handsome pup, Maple! 🌳👣🐶 . . Lastly, according to Jules, her spirit animal is, without a doubt, a baby bear. She says: “I can be cute and cuddly, but I also feel like the strength and respect of the bear pushes me for constant improvement and makes me ready for any challenge I have to take on. Plus, who doesn't love honey?” We love honey too 🍯😍 . . . . . #SavCoFamily #SavasFamily #SavCoTeam #SavasTean #EmployeeSpotlight #Host #Hostess #AnnArbor #AnnArborEats #VisitAnnArbor #PureAnnArbor #Savas #SavasRestaurant #SavasAnnArbor #PoweredbySavCo Oh hey, Seth!! . . Server and trainer at Aventura for the past year… and… drum roll please… recently promoted Assistant Manager!🎉🎉 . . According to our GM, Seth was nominated for our employee spotlight because: “He loves being at Aventura and is very professional in everything that he does. Seth is super eager to learn and grow here.” 👏👏 . . Seth’s favorite thing about working at Aventura is… “The diverse, smart, and charming group of co-workers, first and foremost, who make it fun to come to work. Second, is the ability to immerse myself in a whole world of cool Spanish food and wine culture, right here in Michigan.” 💓😋 . . His favorite thing about Ann Arbor is… “The @michigantheater and @statetheatrea2 theatres!! Where else in Michigan could I go to a free screening of a Hong Sangsoo masterpiece (Korean Cinema Now), see world-premiere experimental films with director Q+As (Cinetopia), and laugh my butt off with Mike Birbiglia...all in the span of a season?!” 🎥🎬🍿 . . Wanna know something extra cool about Seth? Well… he’s the drummer for a theatrical rock band called Not Blood Paint! They’re incognito now, but you can check out their Instagram (@notbloodpaint), past videos on YouTube, and music on Spotify/iTunes/Bandcamp. 🥁🎶 . . Lastly, according to Seth, his spirit animal is… “Any Cephalopod: My body changes color with emotion, I can squeeze into any space, and I’ve got my hands in a little bit of everything.” . . Make sure to say “Hi!” to Seth next time you see him around Aventura! . . . . . #SavCoFamily #AventuraFamily #SavCoTeam #AventuraTeam #Host #Hostess #EmployeeSpotlight #Tapas #Paella #AnnArbor #AnnArborEats #VisitAnnArbor #PureAnnArbor #Aventura #AventuraAnnArbor #PoweredbySavCo Meet Laura – dedicated Sava’s server and trainer for the past 6 years!! . . Per usual, we asked Laura a bunch of questions so you could learn a little bit more about her! Ready. Set. Go. . Favorite thing about working at Sava’s: “The people I work with! I really believe we have a truly special group of people working here and feel super lucky to be able to have so much fun and feel so supported at work.” 💗 . Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: “I love all the nature in and around this city. You can be walking in the woods or floating down the river and feel like you're nowhere close to anything urban. But then walk a few blocks and there's plenty of cute shops and restaurants.” . What's your spirit animal and why: “A dolphin! They are friendly, social, and like to have fun with their friends but are also curious and rather emotional. Plus, I think it would be amazing to call the ocean home and be able to swim around all day.” 🐬😊 . Interesting fact: “For the past 5.5 years I have been volunteering inside of a prison about once a week. I facilitate an art workshop and just hang out with and talk with the guys. I really believe in the power of art and positivity and that they really can make a difference!" – You are so inspiring Laura!! . . . . . . #SavCoFamily #SavasFamily #SavCoTeam #SavasTean #EmployeeSpotlight #Host #Hostess #AnnArbor #AnnArborEats #VisitAnnArbor #PureAnnArbor #Savas #SavasRestaurant #SavasAnnArbor #PoweredbySavCo We’re back with another fabulous Aventura Employee Spotlight! . . Meet Anna! Hostess with the mostest at Aventura for the past 5 months 🎉 . . Here are some fun facts about Anna: Her favorite thing about Aventura is being able to work with such great people and food! Anna loves Ann Arbor because all her friends are here. She has two little brothers adopted from China and her spirit animal is a dolphin because she’s cheerful and loves the ocean 🐬😊 . . Make sure to say “hey hey!” to Anna next time she greets you at Aventura!! . . . . . #SavCoFamily #AventuraFamily #SavCoTeam #AventuraTeam #Host #Hostess #EmployeeSpotlight #Tapas #Paella #AnnArbor #AnnArborEats #VisitAnnArbor #PureAnnArbor #Aventura #AventuraAnnArbor #PoweredbySavCo We're reminiscing about our SavCo Fam field trip to tour of one of our favorite local produce partners, Gateway Farm!🥕🍅🥒🤗 . . @gatewayfarmplymouth, provides us with 100% organic goodies throughout their long growing season and is on the forefront of the 'no till' farming movement. We enjoyed a tour from farm manager Ben Kasmenn and tasty bag lunches from @tavolina_catering! . . . . . #GatewayFarm #GatewayFarmPlymouth #NoTillFarming #ShopLocal #LocalProduce #Farming #ProducePartner #Community #PoweredbySavCo