When you think about the best sushi in the Sauk Valley area, your brain probably goes straight to Somkit. Their general manager, Stephanie Binkley, is more than likely there if you’ve ever dined inside. She’s been there for almost 8 years, and has spent 3 1/2 years as their GM. She discussed many career bumps in the road, and talked with the class about how they’re all a blessing in disguise. While she feels the restaurant/food industry is often overlooked as a career, she told the class she felt like there is no such thing as a real grown up job.

“If you’re able to financially provide for yourself while doing what you love, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing.”

Working hard is her number one core value and she works extremely hard in everything she does, whether it’s doing book work, menu planning, making social media posts, scheduling shifts, or getting back to her roots and working for the customers.

It’s easy to see that Stephanie is a go getter, go visit her and her incredible team at Somkit sometime soon!