Career is Possible: From Family Dream to a Lasting Legacy with Jessica Levinev | Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist

How do you turn a family dream into a thriving business? In this episode of Career Can Do, Jessica Levine shares the inspiring story of Jonathan’s The Rub, a Houston-based restaurant group founded by her father. As operations manager, Jessica remembers how her journey started with a small catering business and grew into a popular local restaurant chain with multiple locations.

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How do you turn a family dream into a thriving business? In this episode of Career Can Do, Jessica Levine shares the inspiring story of Jonathan’s The Rub, a Houston-based restaurant group founded by her father. As operations manager, Jessica remembers how her journey started with a small catering business and grew into a popular local restaurant chain with multiple locations.

Jessica’s passion for the restaurant industry began early, working alongside her father at just 12 years old. “I always say that I grew up in the industry,” she says, recalling how those early experiences shaped her career. After college, she joined her father to expand the business and opened her first small restaurant with just seven tables. From there, Jonathan’s The Rub became a Houston favorite, winning awards such as the Ed Wolf Economic Development Award. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing – Jessica explains how they’ve adapted to challenges like the pandemic while staying true to their values. “You have to accept the chaos. It’s a roller coaster ride, but that’s where growth happens.”

For Jessica, the core of her success lies in creating a “third place” for the community – a welcoming place where guests feel at home and where everything is carefully designed from the ground up. “It’s not just about the food; It’s about the experience and the relationships we build,” she shares. Your advice for others? Follow your passion, be prepared for ups and downs, and focus on building meaningful connections.

This episode is an inspiring look at how hard work, resilience and dedication can transform a family vision into a lasting legacy. Show less –