Gjelina Group
Eric Xavier Valenzuela has extensive experience in hospitality management, currently serving as General Manager at Gjelina Group since April 2023. Prior to this role, Eric was the Maintenance Coordinator at Love Yosemite from September 2022 to March 2023. Eric's previous positions include General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott from May 2021 to March 2022 and Assistant General Manager at The Rose Hotel from August 2007 to October 2019, where Eric also held the role of Manager.
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Gjelina Group
The Gjelina Group mission is to consistently create a thoughtfully nuanced experience throughout a variety of hospitality offerings. Named for founder Fran Camaj’s mother, Gjelina opened on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 2008, serving locally-sourced, produce-forward food and becoming a staple in the Venice community. Since then, our businesses have evolved with our neighborhood — with our menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with Southern California farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. We now own and operate our restaurant, Gjelina, Gjusta – our deli-bakery-cafe, GTA – our take away spot, and Gjusta Goods – our retail store.