Tiffany Ann Gaede

Tiffany Gaede is a fast food shift manager with more than eight years of experience in the quick service restaurant industry. She began her career at Taco Bell, where she was promoted to shift manager within a couple of years. There she oversaw daily shift operations, food preparation, and customer service in a high-volume setting. Her responsibilities included register audits, safe counts, and shift reporting, all while upholding strict health and safety standards.

She later brought her skills to Burger King in Oroville, California, working as a shift manager and earning her Certified Shift Manager designation. In this role she kept daily operations efficient, clean, and in line with brand standards, handled bank deposits and sales reporting, and built lasting relationships with regular guests. Colleagues know her for taking ownership of her work, solving problems proactively, and supporting her crew through even the busiest shifts. She holds a ServSafe certification and a high school diploma with a focus on accounting and business management from Come Back Charter.

Outside of work, Tiffany gives her time to the community through the Salvation Army and the VFW. She is guided by perseverance and a passion for serving others, and she balances a demanding night-shift schedule with caring for her family. She credits her growth to hands-on experience, and she encourages those entering the industry to stay true to themselves and never hesitate to ask questions.