South Block

We couldn't be prouder to share this new podcast with our founder, Amir Mostafavi, and Sam Oches. In it he shares about the origin of South Block - from his first location on The George Washington University's campus to 17 stores (and counting!) across the DMV. Listen on to hear about the journey and what's to come for South Block. Kale yeah! ??

Our Support Team just wrapped up an exciting trip to Chicago and Salt Lake City! ?? In Chicago, we took some time to recharge and bond over a Cubs game and classic deep-dish pizza. Then it was off to Utah for Savory Fund's Restaurantology conference where we dove into the latest industry trends and strategies to help us grow and evolve. ?? Want to be a part of a team that values both learning and connection? Check out our careers page to see how you can join South Block: https://lnkd.in/gxij-9De

?? Exciting news! We have teamed up with soccer star Chloe Ricketts. At the age of 15, she became the youngest player in the National Women’s Soccer League and is now a Washington Spirit standout. ? Chloe became a South Block fan and loyal customer at our One Loudoun store when she moved to the DMV so our partnership was built upon an organic love for the brand, kale yeah! Read more here to learn about the partnership and see what her go-to South Block order is: https://lnkd.in/e_dWABkW #WashingtonSpirit #SouthBlock

?? And the promotions keep on coming! Let's give a big kale yeah to Jackie Palmer (pictured left) on her well-deserved promotion to Team Captain! Jackie started with South Block in Vienna in January of this year and is a strong and reliable team member who brings a calm and focused professionalism to every shift she works.?Her team naturally looks to her for direction, and she never backs down from a challenge! Jackie, we’re all very proud of you and keep on crushing it! P.S. If you’re interested in growing your career, take a look at our current openings at https://lnkd.in/gmA58dGH ??

Please join us in congratulating?Amy Gonzalez?on her well-deserved promotion to Team Captain! Team captains lead shifts and assist our head coaches with everything from people development to inventory. ?? ?? Amy joined South Block in September of 2023 at our East Falls Church location and has been Kale-in it there ever since! She is a thoughtful and deliberate leader who is always looking for ways to grow and improve and her kindness, dedication, and hard work make East Falls Church a great place to be! Congrats to Amy and if you’re interested in growing your career, take a look at our current openings at https://lnkd.in/gxij-9De ??

?? Kale yeah, the promotions keep on coming! Let’s hear it for Terry Fife, who has recently been promoted to Apprentice Area Coach.?? The AAC position is the first stop into a field leadership role where leaders, like Terry, get hands on experience into multi-unit leadership at South Block. Read more about Terry’s story here: “I’ve been with South Block for a little more than 3 years. Prior to joining the company I had been a longtime customer and loved the product and the culture, so I had high expectations when I came on board. My experience has exceeded my expectations in every way. What I most love about South Block are the culture and values that guide everything we do, and the uniquely talented, committed, and kind group of people that I’m fortunate enough to work with every day.” Congrats to Terry and if you’re interested in growing your career, take a look at our current openings at?https://lnkd.in/gxij-9De ??

Drum roll please...we're excited to announce that our very own Lina Vega has recently been promoted to Director of Learning & Development ?? "I've been a part of the South Block family for over six amazing years, starting as a Blockstar at the Old Town location and then grew into different leadership roles. Along the way, I fell in love with training and discovered my passion for helping people grow. What I love most about South Block is how we don’t just talk about culture—we live it! Every day, we're making a positive impact on our guests, our team, and our community. In this new role as Director, I’m excited to keep driving that mission forward—opening new stores, developing incredible people, and making sure we keep spreading good vibes in everything we do!" Cheers to you, Lina, we are so excited to see you crush it in your new role! ?? P.S. If you're in the market for a new role, check out our careers page here > https://lnkd.in/gmA58dGH

Drum roll please...we're excited to announce that our very own Lina Vega has recently been promoted to Director of Learning & Development ?? "I've been a part of the South Block family for over six amazing years, starting as a Blockstar at the Old Town location and then grew into different leadership roles. Along the way, I fell in love with training and discovered my passion for helping people grow. What I love most about South Block is how we don’t just talk about culture—we live it! Every day, we're making a positive impact on our guests, our team, and our community. In this new role as Director, I’m excited to keep driving that mission forward—opening new stores, developing incredible people, and making sure we keep spreading good vibes in everything we do!" Cheers to you, Lina, we are so excited to see you crush it in your new role! ?? P.S. If you're in the market for a new role, check out our careers page here > https://lnkd.in/gmA58dGH

? Let's hear it for Asher, our head coach at South Block Old Town. In Q2 their store earned one of the highest guest experience scores for the company, kale yeah! ?? Old Town is one of our busiest locations yet Asher and their team prioritize our guests day in and day out. As we say, small acts have big impacts and we're so grateful to be a part of such a supportive community in Old Town. Psst...If you want to be a part of the team and deliver exceptional guest experiences with us, check out our careers page here: https://lnkd.in/gxij-9De

We want to take the time to congratulate Alicia on a well-deserved promotion to Team Captain! Alicia joined South Block in November of 2021 (so long ago!) as a Blockstar and has been kale-in' it ever since ???She’s supportive of her team, and is always trying to help. Thank you helping make South Block awesome ?? If you’re interested joining our team of incredible people, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gxij-9De #RisingStars