Jeff Flancer Favorite color: Seafoam green Rocking Taste Buds since 2000! Thanks for your interest in our Cafe. My name is Jeff Flancer, the owner of Flancer's. I have had the pleasure of owning Flancer's since April of 2000. I am a 1984 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. In the 80's I was a Chef working from restaurants at the Inner Harbor of Baltimore to the finest French restaurants in Los Angeles. In 1990 I moved to Santa Fe, N.M., a spiritual hub with authentic southwest culture and cuisine. I owned my restaurant there, for 9 years before happily moving to Phoenix in 2000. I am also proud to serve my time on the AZ Restaurant Assocation as a board member. I enjoy power boating and sailing, golf occasionally and collecting record albums and some 60's memorabilia. I am so thankful for our 2 beautiful boy's, Gaffney and Max, they rock! I am also thankful for all the success we have had over these past years, and I would like to thank my excellent and worthy staff for the huge part they play, everyday, in making us what we are known for: Friendly, professional service with incredible food in an atmosphere that is like your favorite place when you were growing up! Our daily mission is to elevate the tastebuds of everyday folks!

James Tucker Favorite color: Blue General Manager in Gilbert - Start Date: May 12, 2005 All my working life I have been in the hospitality industry. I have worked and learned from some of the biggest names in Arizona and around the country. I have a decade plus in management and culinary experience. My Passions include great food, good wine at an affordable price and really good beer. Other areas of interest are music and art. I love to play the guitar and I just love anything outdoors! We at Flancer's bring to you high levels of service and personality in every visit you make with us. I definitely am a "Flancer's Addict". I love seeing our regular guest's faces. Even more, I enjoy meeting new guests. Hope to see you become a regular "Flancer's Addict" too!

Jacinta Santillan Favorite color: Blue  Executive Chef in Gilbert - Start Date: Jan. 3, 2001 I like to spend time with my kids and help them with their homework. I like to clean my house and go shopping too. I love working at Flancer's because my opinions and ideas are noticed and used. They make me feel important. I also have good friends and an excellent boss with a big heart. I also admire Jeff & Tuni because of the special details and thoughts for everyone. May god be with you!

Thomas Cooka Favorite color: Blue Server in Gilbert - Start Date: April 15, 2002 I love sports, especially basketball. The Laker's and U of A are my favorites. I also love the camaraderie at Flancer's with my fellow servers.

Ben Dubasi Favorite color: Green Server in Gilbert - Start Date: Dec. 7, 2003 I like music and can play the piano. I love to cook and I'm a graduate of the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. I really enjoy the friendly company of our customers and the thrill of the rush.

Manuel Espinoza Favorite colors: Black & White  Lead Cook in Gilbert - Start Date: Jan, 28 2003 I like to play soccer and I like to go to the gym to keep in shape. I also love to spend my time with my family. At work I like to give 110%, I like the people at Flancer's because they are team players.

Maria De La Paz Favorite colors: Pink & Blue Pizza Cook in Gilbert - Start Date: August 10, 2002 My passions are going to church with my family. I love chocolate and teaching my baby new things. I also love to make and eat the food at Flancer's.

Greg Ringel Favorite color: Blue General Manager in Mesa  - Start Date: March 19, 2006 Hello!  Welcome to Flancer’s in Mesa! My name is Greg.  Serving as the Kitchen Manager/Chef for over 5 years at our original Gilbert landmark, I am now the New General Manager of our Mesa neighborhood location!  I’m really excited to be working with such a fabulous and friendly staff!  I’m looking forward to meeting all the “fans of Flancer’s” we already have and making as many new “Flancer addicts” as possible! “Exceptional food and Great service equals an incredible dining experience” Please stop by or call and get it to-go!  Either way I look forward to meeting you! Thank-You, Greg

Myke Jones Favorite color: Blue or Black  Asst. GM, Server in Gilbert- Start Date: Nov. 18, 2002   I'm Myke and I work as an Assistant GM and Server looking to provide you with a fun and memorable dining service. This November will be my seventh full year and I will have worked nearly 2,500 shifts in which I am very proud of. I am a big sports and trivia fan and have a dream one day of being on Jeopardy! Test my knowledge when you come and let's talk some sports or if you travel, I love to hear about places you've been to. My picture is with my all time favorite baseball player Willie Wilson. It was a thrill to talk with and met him. Who is yours? I'll look forward to seeing you when you come in.

Alison Brooks Favorite Color - Orange Host, Asst. Mgr., Marketing in Gilbert- Start date Nov. 23, 2007 A Flancer's addict for years, I started working here in November of 2007. I am a graduate of Arizona State University, and have been in the hospitality industry for most of my working life. I am married to my wonderful husband Bill, and have two beautiful little boys, Justin and Tyler. My favorite part of working at Flancer's is seeing people with happy faces and full bellies. I work at the front counter, am an assistant manager, and help out with the marketing at the cafe.

Zulema Gonzales Favorite color: Purple Dishwasher/Prep Cook in Gilbert - Start date Nov. 8, 2007 Hi My Name is Zulema. I am so happy to work for Flancer's. I really love working here because my co workers and bosses are really good people. I want to thank the Flancer's family for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the team. When I am not working, I like to play with my kids. We do homework and watch TV together, and we love chocolate!

 

Brennan Shepherd Favorite Color: Forrest Green  Sous Chef in Gilbert - Start date April 3, 2007 My name is Brennan. I graduated from Scottsdale Culinary Institute with honors and did my externship here at Flancer's. I've learned a lot from my mentors here and I continue to learn from them everyday. My main goal is to turn fresh ingredients into a dish you will love! When not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog. I hope to see you soon.

Nick Albures Favorite color: Blue Cook in Gilbert - Start date March 5, 2008 I'm Nick and I work in the kitchen as line cook who keeps moving up the ladder. I enjoy the atmosphere I work in and am committed to learning more about being a strong team member. Maybe one day you'll come and I'll have worked my way to the chef position!!  When I'm away from work, I love music, especially punk rock (The Dead Kennedys are my favorite!) and can play several instruments. A few of us at the cafe have formed a band in which we get to jam together occasionally and have played at our Christmas party. I also like to ride my motorcycle and going camping.  I look to forward to cooking you up a nice meal soon.

Steve Kuczek: Favorite color: Blue Sous Chef in Mesa - Start date May 17, 2008 Hi, I'm Steve and I am a line cook at Flancer's in Mesa. I have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years and am very proud to be part of the Flancer's team. I of course enjoy cooking, which is a deep passion of mine. I also enjoy football, especially tailgating at the Cardinals games, baseball and home improvement. Don't be shy, just come by and say hi! See you then!

Jon Mollohan Favorite color: Green  Cook in Gilbert - Start Date: August 23, 2008  I'm Jon and work in the back of the house doing various duties including prep work, helping on the hot line and "manning" the dishwasher. I also delivery caterings so whatever they ask me to do, I'm there. My favorite thing about working at Flancers is the great food we have, and I love to eat too!! In my spare time I love traveling, camping, hiking and all the good sightseeing our beautiful state has to offer. I also love taking pictures where ever I go. I like classic rock and roll and Frank Zappa is my favorite. Playing the guitar, drums, and keyboards is another hobby of mine and jamming with my buddy and fellow worker Nick is always a great time. I look forward to seeing you soon in Flancers or maybe seeing you out on one of my many catering runs. Rock on!!!!!!!

    

Lindsey Lether  Favorite color: Pink  Server/Asst. Mgr in Gilbert - Start Date: Sept. 21, 2008   Hello Flancer's fans! I started here as a hostess/counter person, and now I am working as a server!  I love meeting new people as well as seeing all of those "Flancer addicts".  In my spare time I love watching sports and hanging out with friends. I look forward to serving you soon!!!

Sergio Gonzales Favorite color: Blue Cook in Mesa- Start Date: Jan. 13, 2009 Hello my name is Sergio. I have been working at the Mesa Flancer's since January 2009. I have been cooking for 15 years. I enjoy the outdoors on my free time. I like to fish, hike, and camp with my wife, daughter and three sons. One of our favorite spots is Payson. My favorite food at Flancer's is our pizza. I also like our fresh baked baguettes and homemade soups. I like to watch boxing and soccer, live or televised. I hope to see you soon at  the Mesa location.

Jennifer Lopez Favorite color: Blue Server in Gilbert- Start Date: July 19, 2009 Hello I'm Jenn, and I’ve worked at the cafe since July 2009. I grew up in CasaGrande and still have some good friends and family there. In my sparetime I like to hang out with my friends and I love to travel. I went to LasVegas for New Year's and it was a blast!  I also enjoy listening to music. My favorite part of working for Flancer’s is the good people I work with, it's a great team environment and also we have some great regular customers that make my shifts fun. Don't hesitate to ask for me when you come in!

Juliet Anne Oglesbee Favorite color: Green Server/Asst. Mgr. in Gilbert - Start Date:  September 14, 2009 Hi, I am Juliet! I have been working at Flancer’s since September, 2009. I love art, music and all the great people who work at Flancer’s, as well as all the great customers. I have two beautiful children and I am going to school to become a nutritionist. Hope to see you soon! Sitting in my section!

Nicole Botta                                                                                                                              Favorite Color - Orange Host in Gilbert- Start date March 8, 2010 Hey, I am Nicole! I’ve been working at Flancer’s since March 2010 as a Hostess/Counter girl… and I love it! I enjoy Working with our great staff and getting know all of you customers. When I am not working or at school I like hanging out with my friends, being outdoors, and checking out the local music scene. Hope to see you soon at Flancer’s!

Corey Weig: Favorite color: Blue Executive Chef in Mesa - Start date March 9, 2010 Hi! My name is Corey and I’m the chef at the Mesa location.  I am an Iowa native (Go Hawkeyes!) and a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute and I’ve been working in the industry for 11 years now. Taking fresh food and making a great meal for people is my passion. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, bowling, all sports in general, working on vehicles, and riding motorcycles. I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and my two dogs. My favorite sandwich here at Flancer’s is the Its About Thyme, very tasty. My goal here is to make you become a Flancers addict. Hope to see you soon!

Justin Weig Favorite Color - Orange Cook in Mesa- Start date April 23, 2010   Hello Flancer addicts, my name is Justin. I am an Iowa native, GO HAWKEYES!! I really enjoy working at Flancer’s for our amazing customers, food and of course our incredible staff. I have made some really fun friends here at Flancer’s. When I’m not at work, I enjoy hanging out with friends, family, my wonderful girlfriend, and our dog. I enjoy being outdoors, playing sports, grilling, and fishing. I have been cooking for 7 years and hope to keep you coming to our amazing café, so Rocky and I can ROCK your taste buds!

Haley Wilkinson Favorite color: Teal Server in Gilbert - Start Date: May 20, 2010  Hi Flancer’s addicts! I started at Flancer’s as a hostess/counter person and i enjoy my job. I love spending time with my family and friends. In my spare time you can find me coaching gymnastics, working out, snowboarding or eating a Philly cheese steak! I love the regulars here at Flancer’s and enjoy meeting new people! I hope to see you all soon in the near future!

Tavaris  Starks Favorite color: Red Cook in Mesa - Start Date: Sept. 19, 2010   I’m an Indiana native big fan of the colts. I’ve been at Flancers since September of 2010, and love rockin' the taste buds of our customers.  In my time off, I like to watch some football and also love playing it. I also like to go on a trip every now and then.  I'm still a work in progress and the incredible staff of cooks are doing well with showing me how to get out there and rock some taste buds.  I hope to get the chance to rock yours! Stop on by the mesa location and give us a shot.