Kira Cross

Kira Cross is an accomplished General Manager at Thrive Restaurant Group, with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Kira successfully increased sales by over 12% within a year at a $1.8M annual sales restaurant and efficiently recruited a complete employment team within six months. Kira oversees hiring, annual reviews, and payroll for more than 45 employees while facilitating daily conflict resolution and maintaining operational collaboration with various departments. Previous roles include Hospitality Manager, where Kira demonstrated strong leadership for a team of over 50 during long shifts, and Certified Nursing Assistant at Hiawatha Care Center, providing compassionate care to residents. Kira holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology from Upper Iowa University and an Associate of Science from Kirkwood Community College.