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numerous random acts of kindness we had done the week of Valentine ’ s Day . I believe that being kind to others doesn ’ t always require a capitalist motivation ; it ’ s simply nice to be kind for no reason . Following this principle , we strive to craft extraordinary experiences for the children we serve during birthday parties , communions , sporting events , school functions , and other events families wish to celebrate . At Happy Joe ’ s , our purpose lies in creating unforgettable , magical memories ,” he highlights .
Award-winning memories
The kindness with which Tom leads Happy Joe ’ s extends beyond his loyal customers and begins with his own staff . “ I never hire junior or senior leaders solely based on skills or experience , but rather on attitude and character . I am a firm believer that by leading with a servant ’ s heart , I can coach , mentor , teach , and train the candidate with the skills and experience required to be successful in the restaurant industry . However , if the candidate lacks a servant ’ s heart it becomes challenging for me to teach , mentor , or even inspire them to prioritize their team , guests , vendors , shareholders , and service providers above themselves . Servant leadership is a special gift a lucky few are born with . Thus , it is my fortunate opportunity to help individuals with this gift to grow and share it with everyone ,” he reveals .
With Tom being recognized as number eight in International Pizza Expo ’ s list of top 25 pizza restaurant executives in the world in 2023 , and again in 2024 , and Happy Joe ’ s placing second for menu innovation at the same event and making the Top 25 Pizza Brands worldwide in 2024 , the business is clearly on an upward trajectory . Tom acknowledges that awards such as this reflect the efforts of the whole team – ‘ I had my staff go up and get the trophy ,’ he says . With Tom at the helm , Happy Joe ’ s looks set to create more happy memories for generations to come . ■
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