Margarita's Chick-fil-A Story

It was time for a change. Burned out. Underappreciated. Overworked. This was a textbook toxic workplace scenario.

As a naturally optimistic person, questions like "Why am I here?" and "Am I making a difference?" were out of character for her. Gathering her courage, Margarita began the search for an employer who would value her as a person and not primarily as a resource.

"I want to take care of people...to spread love in the world!" Empathy has always come naturally to Margarita. With her experience as a twin and as an older sister to many siblings, it simply comes with the territory. And with a background in the healthcare industry, she knew she needed a job where she could use her passion for people. But this time, she wanted a family that would care for her as well.

Margarita's search ended when she met Chick-fil-A operator Laurel Garcia. "I knew this environment was different, that she cared about her employees." The reputation of the brand was what led her to apply, but the family culture and uplifting environment were what confirmed she was in the right place.

She began working for Laurel at the Columbiana Mall Chick-fil-A in January 2021; it was a new year and a new job. But she didn't stop there. Margarita went the extra mile in bringing her own family culture to the business. Literally. In just a few short weeks, her mother, her brother, and her husband had become her coworkers at Chick-fil-A!

"I knew this environment was different, that she cared about her employees."

Margarita is cross-trained, regularly serving in multiple roles within the restaurant (often within the same shift!). Her favorite position is working with produce and prep. She embodies the heart of Chick-fil-A's service model, and caring for her coworkers' physical and emotional well being is one of her greatest strengths. She is also actively growing in the Catering Specialist position.

In her free time, she loves to read and bake, but not at the same time. She also enjoys being involved with her church and spending time with her husband, Dan.

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for the growth-oriented family culture at CFA Bush River Road? Or maybe you're ready to begin writing your own Chick-fil-A story? Reach out to Jonathan at careers@cfabushriver.com for more information about career and internship opportunities.

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