January 2024
🌎 Community 🙌🏽 Integrity 🎋 Stewardwship
🌎 Community 🙌🏽 Integrity 🎋 Stewardwship
New Store OPenings
🎉 Bambuza Hospitality Group Celebrates Two Exciting Store Openings! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce the latest expansions from Bambuza Hospitality Group! Embarque Whiskey Grill made its grand debut on December 20, 2023, at the SEA International Airport, offering an exceptional culinary experience. Following swiftly, Sambazon Acai Bowls opened its doors on December 28, 2023, at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, bringing the taste of wholesome goodness to travelers.
These milestones signify the dedication of our visionary leadership and the incredible effort put forth by our team to transform these ambitious projects into reality. We're excited to continue our journey of growth and look forward to welcoming patrons to these fantastic new locations!
Embarque Whiskey Grill is an exciting new concept introduced at the SEA International Airport in Terminal N. Featuring sophisticated American and international fare, Embarque serves sandwiches, salads and flatbreads, all lovingly influenced by unique Asian flavors and French techniques.
Left to Right: Sambazon General Manager, Jada Perez, SNA Director of Operations, Alin Lucioto, | Supervisors, Chris Zepada, Grace Avila, Heather Callahan, and Sambazon Associate: Jin Li. Find Sambazon Acai Bowls at the John Wayne Airport in Terminal B.
Welcome, Year of the Dragon!
2024 Is the Year of the Dragon. It’s symbolism brings progress & growth, prosperity, abundance, and good fortune!
Bambuza Hospitality Group ushers in the Lunar New Year with festivities!
Many of our locations will have something special to offer, including, but not limited to, sponsoring Lion Dancers, handing out Lucky Red Envelopes and gold chocolate coins, traditional Vietnamese candies and treats, and Lunar New Year-inspired specialties from our restaurant locations!
We wish you and your loved ones a prosperous and joyous Lunar New Year!
Pictured below: Lunar New Year celebrations at the Portland International Airport in 2020
Vietnam Food Expo
In November, Bambuza Hospitality Group attended the Vietnam Food Expo to showcase our signature marinated chicken and pork. This global exposure is the first of many as our retail products begin making their way into homes around the world.
Bambuza Fun Facts
BHG Employee Spotlight
Chris Zepeda
Sambazon SNA Airport
Chris Zepeda has proven to be an invaluable asset, showcasing exceptional leadership skills and a commendable team-oriented approach. Alin, the Director of Operations, lauds Chris as “a remarkable team player! He has a proactive work ethic and dedication to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. We’re thankful to have him on the team!”
Chris consistently takes the initiative, exemplifying a strong work ethic and demonstrating leadership qualities that greatly contribute to the team's success.
Caity Almstrom
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Lake Oswego, OR
From General Manager, Brittany:
“Caity is our newest member of the team, and she caught on very fast, and quickly proved herself to be an integral member of the coffee bean team! She’s got a bright and witty personality, fantastic taste in music, and gets along well with everyone!! The customers love how she cares about them, plus she makes amazing drinks!!
We love having Caity on our team!”
Customer Service Survey
We love great reviews, and we want to reward YOU! 🙌🏽
We are launching a Customer Service Review Program. You might have noticed on our printed receipts that there is a link for customers to leave a review of their experience with our Bambuza Hospitality Group stores.
How it works:
Provide the receipt to the customer and circle the website link for the customer to leave a review.
Remember to share your name with the customer so they can recognize your service that day.
When we receive the reviews, YOU will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Gift Card 🤑
Company Policy Reminders
BAMBUZA EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Our handbook contains essential information about our company policies and employee benefits. Please familiarize yourself with the information provided so that you can make the most out of your employment with us.
BHG Uniform Policy
Uniforms make us Unified! Here’s the Bambuza Hospitality Group’s updated Uniform Expectation Guide. Remember to sign the digital Acknowledgment to let us know you have read and understood the expectations.
January Birthdays
Assegedech Alemu • Cristal Osorio • Delilah Parra • Fikirte Bezani • Hortencia Guzman Vidals • Jose Ramiro Lobato Barcenas • Josha Perez • Maddy Butler • Mang Naing • Mona Sierra • Paul Ccungsahbawi • Roberto Robles • Say Paw