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Meet The Managers :

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.

Athena : Redondo Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: 15 years – I was just a baby!

Born in: Torrance

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.

Cyndi : Redondo Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: 2 years

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.

Antonio : Redondo Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: 12 years

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.

Diana : Redondo Beach

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!

Stacie : Redondo Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: 9 years

Born in: Youngstown, Ohio

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: Friends made since I've worked here and also watching our customers children get older and grow up.

Favorite dish: Cris' Breakfast Salad

Free time: working out, yoga & hanging with my husband and dog.

Sasha : Redondo Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: Almost a year

Born in: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: People I work with, we're like one big happy family. I also love the cooks especially Bruno!

Favorite dish: Ground turkey, grilled veggie and brown rice tostada with some minor adjustments

Free time: Relaxing with friends & family

Amanda : El Segundo

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.

Ivonne : El Segundo

Worked for Good Stuff: Since April 2006

Born in: Inglewood

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: All my friends work here, it’s fun!

Favorite dish: Southwest Chicken Salad

Free time: Shopping & spending time with my friends.

Ivy : El Segundo

Worked for Good Stuff: 8 months

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

Tony : Hermosa Beach

Worked for Good Stuff: Since 1999

Born in: Atlanta, Georgia

Enjoy most about working at Good Stuff: Our staff and our customers.

Favorite dish: Chicken Chile Verde Platter

Free time: I enjoy participating in all kinds of sports. Right now I am playing basketball, football, volleyball and softball.  Oh yeah – I also like playing golf with Cris - we have friendly wagers!

Jairo : Hermosa Beach

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!

Abby : West LA

Worked for Good Stuff: 20 years

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!

Augustin : West LA

Worked for Good Stuff: 18 years

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.

Nicolas : West LA

Worked for Good Stuff: 18 years

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.

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