In 2009, Andrea Snyder and her husband, David, found themselves at a crossroads. They realized their talents were being under-utilized and felt they had learned the skills necessary to step out on their own.
“I don’t even remember being nervous,” Andrea recalled. “We felt prepared, and I knew that God gave us our skills to be invested and not to be hoarded away. This is an important lesson that I want to exemplify for my children.”
Five years later, Andrea wears many hats at both the 18th Street and Summit locations of Urban Cookhouse, but her main focus is customer satisfaction.
“My main objective is to exceed expectations in that area,” she said. “I do this by supporting my staff and making sure they have all the tools and communication they need to be successful. I also create and facilitate all sales and marketing efforts.”
In her free time, Andrea loves traveling, entertaining at home and interior decorating. She and David live in Edgewood and have two daughters, Ruby, age 4, Dylan, age 2, as well as a blue pit bull named Jefe. They are members at Church of the Highlands and attend the Woodlawn campus. Andrea also mentors a Woodlawn High School student whom she has known for four years, and serves on the Cornerstone School Board of Directors.
Going forward, Andrea wants to open more Urban Cookhouse locations in Birmingham and possibly to create a new restaurant concept.
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