Kalai Akana

Kalai Akana is an experienced professional in the hospitality and human resources fields, currently serving as the Human Resources Manager and Talent Acquisition Manager at American Gonzo Food Corp since August 2022. Prior to this role, Kalai held various leadership positions at Proper Hospitality from June 2018 to May 2022, including Director of Operations, Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Outlets & Training, and Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Previous experience includes General Manager and Pre-Opening Service Director at Broadway Restaurant Group and Operations Manager at BR Guest Hospitality. Kalai began a career in the industry as Beverage Director and Food and Beverage Manager at Delicatessen. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Business Administration with a double major in Human Resources Management and Marketing from Zicklin School of Business.