On the 8th of March, 2011 the Employer of Excellence Award for Small Employer was awarded to Mano's Restaurant in recognition of their excellence in supported employment.
George and Irene Stamatinos, owners of Manos Restaurant in Yorkton, have employed many people with disabilities over the last 10 years. Their experiences of working with people with disabilities have been extremely positive. They agree that hiring and supporting people with disabilities has been a successful endeavor for their business.
In the beginning they didn't have much experience with people who have disabilities and felt they wouldn't have enough time to provide training. Through Partners in Employment, job coaches were provided to train individuals until they were confident enough to fulfill their job duties on their own.
George and Irene continue to work closely with Partners in Employment. When they identify a need to hire someone, they contact Partners in Employment to find the right person and the right fit.
They have independently sought out practical solutions offering a naturally supportive environment to help integrate people with disabilities into their workplace. Mano's Restaurant is a highly successful employer in creating an inclusive culture that favors all employees.
