A Word From Amber Masso

Part Lebanese and Hispanic, I am proud to come from such vibrant, passionate cultures that put major emphasis on family and on enjoying life. Undoubtedly, this explains my loud, convivial nature and willingness to try anything once. I am definitely a child of a family that greatly appreciates the effect a good meal can have. Some of my earliest memories are of sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen while she and my mother prepared meals for our family. I also consider myself fortunate to have grown up in a family that was also heavily-embroiled in retail. My father and grandfather operated a western wear store, and I learned my work ethic from their example.

Moreover, as a recent survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (some of our regular guests may recall my waiting on them with a black scarf on my head when I first started at Madden’s in 2006), I am a firm believer that we all have something that we are supposed to learn from every situation. Nothing has brought me more joy than the relationships I have formed while working at Madden’s, and I am also in awe of the powerful, instantaneous connections I have been able to make with our guests who have also been touched by cancer in some way. My experiences here have helped me grow as an individual, and I have since decided to forgo my original plans of being a physician for a position in the hospitality field. I am thrilled with my decision and anxiously await my journey on this new path.

As an enthusiast of the arts, I have deep admiration for anyone who can use their creativity to positively impact the lives of others, and I could not be more proud to work with Peter Madden, a master of his craft. I am excited to be serving our guests as a manager, which gives me the opportunity to get to know people and find ways to make their experience at Madden’s special each time.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. I look forward to seeing you in the restaurant soon!