Martica Alvarez
About Martica Alvarez
Martica Alvarez serves as the Senior Manager of Employee Experience at Gastro Health, where she has worked since 2023. With over a decade of experience in operations management and human resources, she has held various roles in the food and beverage industry and possesses expertise in staffing, training, and organizational management.
Work at Gastro Health
Martica Alvarez currently serves as the Sr. Manager of Employee Experience at Gastro Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and overall workplace culture. Prior to this, she worked as a Sr. HR Business Partner at the same organization starting in 2022. Her responsibilities include managing HR strategies that align with business goals and fostering a positive employee experience across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Martica Alvarez studied at Miami Dade College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. She furthered her education at Florida International University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. She holds several certifications, including Airs PRC, CSSR, and SPHR, which she achieved in August 2018. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in human resources and operations management.
Background in Food and Beverage Industry
Martica Alvarez has over a decade of experience in operations management within the food and beverage industry. She has held various positions, including Culinary Manager and Staffing & Training Manager at Olive Garden from 2012 to 2016, and General Manager at Piccadilly Restaurants from 2007 to 2011. Her roles have involved managing culinary operations, staffing, training, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Human Resources Experience
Martica Alvarez has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as an HR Generalist and later as a Human Resources Business Partner at Steiner Leisure Limited from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of HR Business Partner at Foundation Partners Group for 7 months in 2021-2022. Her roles have focused on employee relations, recruitment, and HR strategy implementation.
Skills and Competencies
Martica Alvarez possesses a strong skill set in food and beverage inventory management, budgeting, and P&L management. Her experience includes sales and coaching, which complements her organizational management abilities. This diverse skill set enables her to effectively contribute to employee experience initiatives and operational efficiencies within the organizations she has worked for.