Eight SoDel Concepts employees receive Shining Star awards

Scott Kammerer, president and CEO of Rehoboth Beach-based SoDel Concepts, recently announced the recipients of the company’s Shining Star awards for the first quarter of 2016. These eight employees demonstrated a commitment to cultivating a positive work environment and to giving guests a memorable dining experience.

“This is one of the best programs we’ve instituted in recent years,” Kammerer said. “It helps us show our employees how much we value them and how much we appreciate the hard work they do every day in our restaurants. When you exceed expectations, it does not go unnoticed.”

The restaurant managers and the directors of operations selected the employees. “We encourage them to choose team members who embody the company culture and our mission,” Kammerer said. “Not only do these employees give their personal best, but they’re also team players.”

The recipients are Marcellus Catlett, server and corporate trainer at Fish On in Lewes; Jeremiah Smith, line cook at Lupo Italian Kitchen in Rehoboth Beach; Ethan Ghabra, busser at Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria in Rehoboth Beach; Dan Landis, host at Matt’s Fish Camp in Bethany Beach; Frank Bufo, line cook at Bluecoast in Bethany Beach; Shannon O’Boyle, server at NorthEast Seafood Kitchen in Ocean View; Teodora Koleva, food runner/busser at Catch 54 in Fenwick Island; and Casey Colonel, bartender at Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria in Fenwick Island.

Each employee received a certificate and a $250 bonus. The awards are given out four times a year. For more information, go to sodelconcepts.com.