Amanda Vondersaar

Area Director at Southern Rock Restaurants

Amanda was born and raised in Avon, Indiana and currently resides in Indianapolis. Amanda was first introduced to the restaurant industry at the young age of 16 when she started working for Domino’s pizza. Throughout her high school career she then made her way around the restaurant business working for various food chains until she went to college at Indiana State University. While there, Amanda continued to work in the food industry before earning her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. After graduation she took a job for a local wing restaurant which quickly promoted her to management. Within her first year of employment she was rewarded a General Manager role and learned the fundamentals of being a leader. Enriched to learn and grow she moved on after two years to work for an up and coming full service restaurant, The Stacked Pickle. Amanda then advanced her career expanding with the company growing from 2 stores to 7 after 4 years. At the end of her tenure with The Stacked Pickle she was a multi unit GM and looking for an opportunity to grow with an existing brand. She then joined the McAlister’s team where she started as GM and two years later advanced to an Area Director role. Amanda has a passion for development, service to others and to her community. On her days off she likes to spend time with her family and friends.

Timeline

  • Area Director

    Current role