What do three guys from Villa Nueva, Mexico and two gals from Torrance all have in common? They all are part of the Good Stuff family, managing our restaurants in Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo and Los Angeles. You’ve seen them behind the counter, helping you to your seat and buzzing around the floor to make sure everything runs smoothly. Ever wonder what they like to do when they’re not at Good Stuff, or what their favorite Good Stuff meal happens to be? Here’s the place to find the answers. Meet our managers.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1992 - I was just a baby!

Born in: Torrance, CA

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: My friends & extended family the customers and our employees.

Favorite dish: California Wrap

Free time: I enjoy working out, playing softball, reading and traveling.  I just returned from a long trip to Spain.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since Summer 2004

Born in:Torrance, CA

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff:Getting to know all our great customers and the awesome working environment that we have here.

Favorite dish:Cris' Breakfast Salad or our Oatmeal.  I'm kind of a health nut!

Free time:Spending quality time with my kids and going to the gym.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 2005

Born in: Dallas, Texas

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: I enjoy the camaraderie of the crew!

Favorite dish: Carne Asada

Free time: I tutor elementary thru middle school students, working in my garden & currently writing skits for Tulita Elementary play.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since August 2008

Born in:Ventura, CA

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff:The people I work with that I now call friends and also the nice customers.

Favorite dish:Southwestern Chicken Salad

Free time:Read & Write. Go to School. Love to listen to live music and hang out with friends.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since June 2006

Born in: Torrance

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: It's like going to work with family. That's how I feel about our employees and customers.

Favorite dish: Chicken Chile Verde Burrito add avocado & sneak some of the cooks "spicy" salsa!

Free time: Well I don't have much free time but when I do I like to go out with my friends.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since Aug 2007

Born in: Redondo Beach, CA

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: My co-workers and our regulars, it's great to see the same faces and get to know them.

Favorite dish: Cajun Chicken and Roasted Bell Pepper Alfredo

Free time: School & studying

Worked for Good Stuff: Since August 2007

Born in: Livermore, CA

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: I really enjoy the people that work here at Good Stuff and the customer oriented attitude that we all have.

Favorite dish: Burger with extra pickles and extra onions with 1000 isle dressing with a side of fries. All American!

Free time: I love to clean my apartment.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since March 2006

Born in: Torrance

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: I like the regulars that come to Good Stuff.

Favorite dish: Ortega Tuna Melt add Avocado

Free time: Train at the Gracie Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Torrance so don't mess with me!

Worked for Good Stuff: Since Feb. 1999

Born in: Villa Nueva, Mexico

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: The teamwork that we have in the restaurant.

Favorite dish: BBQ Chicken wrap sub the lettuce for spinach and add avocado.

Free time: Spend time with family and I love to party!

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1995

Born in: Villa Nueva, Mexico

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: I got the best of both worlds I also get to work at OLE'. The best part of both places is the people you work with and the customers that come in.

Favorite dish: California Wrap at Good Stuff and the Fire Grilled Fajita Burrito at OLE'.

Free time: When I'm not with my family you can find me with all my horses at the stable and competing in rodeos.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1987

Born in: Baghdad, Iraq

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: Getting to know all of our regulars and believing in the product we sell.

Favorite dish: Stuffie #5 which is a Turkey burger, avocado and cheddar cheese on a grilled pita.

Free time: I run about 5 miles a day, enjoy my Triumph motorcycle, and work hard to get better at golf so I can beat Cris someday!

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1989

Born in: Oaxaca, Mexico

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: Taking care of the customers and getting to work with my relatives.

Favorite dish: California Wrap

Free time: I enjoy spending time with my family and also playing in a basketball league.

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1989

Born in: Monterey, Mexico

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: The teamwork that we have everyday.

Favorite dish: Mushroom & Mozzarella Burger

Free time: Spending time with my wife and two kids but of course I also use the time to keep up with all the chores at my house.