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When you join our team, you become an integral part of a professional family that is truly and deeply committed to your success. Our desire to inspire hope and connectedness for every Southpaw employee is baked into each interaction.

If you’d like to get the most out of your experience with Southpaw, there is only one requirement — that you truly care. That is the foundation from which we operate. For those who dare to dream with us, may this be the beginning of a fruitful career and a life well-lived.

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Meet Jeanette “JJ”

Southpaw was a perfect fit for Jeanette’s lifestyle and allowed her to grow in ways she never imagined.

Meet Jeanette “JJ”

Jeanette arrived in the US in September of 2013 and started working for Southpaw soon after her paperwork went through. Jeanette also worked at a nearby Shoprite in the mornings but wanted a second job where she could work in the afternoons. However, Jeanette needed a job near Shoprite that coordinated with her husband’s schedule to avoid a long commute home on foot.

We’re happy to report that the nearby Dunkin’ (a 1 minute walk from Shoprite) was the perfect solution!

Jeanette was hired as crew member and was promoted to shift leader 18 months later. After just one more month, Jeanette became an assistant manager. In 2016, Jeanette was promoted to the manager of our Northeast Dunkin’ locations, and she has excelled in that role ever since.

Though Jeanette initially applied to Dunkin’ for a more convenient schedule, she stayed for the people and the work atmosphere. “Southpaw makes you feel you are family,” she says. “[It’s a place of] respect, togetherness, love, patience, and kindness. I could tell straight away that this company takes care of everyone! They accept new, brighter ideas and they listen to every response.”

Jeanette continues to work at both Shoprite and Dunkin’ and maintains a schedule that works for her. Eventually, she cut back on her Shoprite hours to focus on her position as Dunkin’ manager.

The greatest lesson she’s learned from her work at Southpaw? “Never forget where you started and appreciate how far you’ve come,” Jeanette says. “[Working for Southpaw has been] a great learning experience and [it’s] a great place to work for.”

Jeanette is an incredible manager and we at Southpaw are so glad to have her on our team! We’re glad to be able to support Jeanette in her goals as well.

Meet Janelle

From Store #11 to 220+ Locations, Janelle is a true Southpaw original – she was the 2nd employee hired 15+ years ago.

Meet Janelle

From Store #11 to 220+ Locations — A True Southpaw Original
When it comes to the story of Southpaw, there are a few people who have been there from the very beginning—and Janelle is one of them.
Janelle joined what was then known as ABDD (Aunt Betsy’s Dunkin’ Donuts) as the company’s second official employee. At the time, there were just 11 Dunkin’ locations in New York. What started as a role where Janelle was simply willing to do whatever needed to be done quickly became a little bit of everything.
Accounting? She figured it out.
Accounts payable? She took it on.
Ordering supplies? Absolutely.
IT problems? She would find a way.
Need help securing the office lease? Janelle was on it.
If something needed to get done, Janelle was willing to roll up her sleeves and figure it out.

Over the years, Janelle has remained a constant through more than eight acquisitions, countless changes, and the incredible growth of the company. Today, Southpaw has grown from those original 11 locations to more than 220 restaurants across 10 states.
The journey hasn’t always been easy, but Janelle has been there through it all—helping solve problems, supporting her teammates, and doing whatever it took to help the business move forward. Looking back at how far the company has come, she can proudly say she was not just watching the growth happen—she was a part of it.
Today, Janelle serves as our Accounts Payable Manager, but anyone who has worked with her knows that title only tells part of the story. She is truly a jack of all trades, with a wealth of knowledge about the company and a willingness to help just about anyone who needs it.
And while Janelle brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to Southpaw, it’s her personality that makes her such a special part of the team. She is funny, supportive, dependable, and always willing to lend a hand—whether you’re a longtime teammate, a new employee, or someone simply looking for an answer.
Reflecting on her journey, Janelle says:

“It’s been amazing to watch the company grow from the eleven stores we had when I started. Along the way, it’s truly become like a family, and I’m grateful for the relationships and memories we’ve built together. One of my favorite things is getting together once a year for the Leadership Summit—it’s always a great opportunity to reconnect, celebrate how far we’ve come, and look ahead to what’s next.”

After more than a decade of growth, change, and plenty of “we’ll figure it out” moments, Janelle remains an important part of the Southpaw story.
From the second employee to an essential part of a 220+ restaurant company—Janelle has truly grown with Southpaw, and we’re lucky to have her along for the journey.

Meet Michaela

From starting at 16 to becoming an Area Coach, Southpaw is a family affair that allows Michaela to do what she loves.

Meet Michaela

Michaela started her work with Taco Bell in 2004 as a team member in high school. “[most of my] family worked for Taco Bell, so it was basically a family job,” says Michaela. She’s not kidding! Her mother had run a franchised KFC/Taco Bell for most of her childhood before going to the corporate side in Louisville. Her older brother worked as a team member at the Radcliff location, and Michaela joined the Elizabethtown location and right before her older sister joined her there.

“I did everything a normal 16-year-old would do at their first job,” Michaela says. “I learned a lot about customer service and made a lot of friends.” She later left briefly for college and returned as a shift leader after earning a degree in business. She was then promoted to Assistant.

“Most of my time with Taco Bell was spent on the management side, but I have held every role at the store level,” Michaela tells us. We believe this experience is part of what makes her an incredible Area Coach. “I have always had a passion for teaching and training. The opportunities given to share my knowledge and understanding of the business have always been a benefit to my success.”

Michaela’s life changed in an instant in 2021, when she was in a coma for a month after getting covid19. She was pregnant, as a result of her in a coma, her baby girl was born prematurely. Southpaw was there throughout my illness, they sent gifts and gave me the support I needed.

Michaela loves her current role because it grants her the freedom to make decisions and try new ways to coach and develop future leaders. She loves the people she works with and enjoys supporting them in their roles and personal growth, which makes her a perfect fit for Southpaw.

“The opportunities and chances [Southpaw is] willing to take on people shows a lot about the larger picture of the company. The growth opportunities with this company are endless!