The entrance of the Erta Ale Restaurant


ABOUT US


  • Founded by Amy Abebe Tsegaye in 2022. Amy Abebe Tsegaye is the owner of Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant. Amy is originally from Ethiopia and has more than fifteen (15) years of experience working for HMS/HOST, one of the largest food and beverage service provider companies in the world. She will be saddled with the overall strategic direction and operations management based on her entrepreneurial experience, exceptional business acumen, and extensive restaurant industry knowledge. She will navigate the business successfully by leading the kitchen operations, staff selection, training, and menu development among other responsibilities as well as the supervision and arrangement of other services the company will offer.


    Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant will build strong brand awareness in St. Paul Area through social media, neighborhood newspapers, and word of mouth, among other offline and online marketing strategies. We will differentiate Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant from competitors in the niche market through the wealth of experience years, impeccable customer satisfaction, and simplified, and focused menu options which will be reviewed constantly to give customers a superb variety, ultrachic, and sophisticated environment.

  • MISSION


    The mission of Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant is to create a space where everyone can enjoy the flavors that remind them of home, relax and unwind after a busy day at work and shop for the ingredients that are tough to find in the state.

  • VISION


    We aim to create a dynamic culture-oriented restaurant and a full bar that delivers extraordinary dining and bar, while fully living up to our motto; “where every flavor tells a story and every bite brings back memories”. We want our business to show expertise, team values, commitment to experience, and high standards.

  • CORE VALUES


    1. Comfortable Environment: We are committed to create a comfortable environment to our customers to be able to unwind after a busy day at work, feel at home and enjoy a delicious meal.


    2. Honesty: We promise to deliver a reliable restaurant for quality and affordable food that will be of top-notch quality. We will uphold this and continually give our customers the best.  


    3. Passion: Excitement is key to an enjoyable workplace. This encourages energetic and fun contributions from our staff members and builds an upbeat environment for our customers, which differentiates us from other competitors.


    4. Service: Our guests are at the center of our business, so we are dedicated to the art of personalized, genuine hospitality.

  • CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY


    At Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant, we understand that our business decisions and the methods by which we engage our key stakeholders affect not only our organization, but also in a profound way, the communities, and environment that support our lives and businesses. With this firm knowledge and a determination to ensure that our efforts to meet the needs of the present do not deprive future generations of their ability to meet their own needs, our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy demands that we responsibly run our business while simultaneously ensuring long-term sustainability and we are out to ensure that we fulfill this responsibility to the fullest.

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Meet The Team


Amy Abebe Tsegaye

Founder/Head Chef

Amy Abebe Tsegaye is the owner of Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant. Amy is originally from Ethiopia and has more than fifteen (15) years of experience working for HMS/HOST, one of the largest food and beverage service provider companies in the world. She will be saddled with the overall strategic direction and operations management based on her entrepreneurial experience, exceptional business acumen, and extensive restaurant industry knowledge. She will navigate the business successfully by leading the kitchen operations, staff selection, training, and menu development among other responsibilities as well as the supervision and arrangement of other services the company will offer.

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  • Join the Team

    We're seeking passionate individuals who share our dedication to delivering exceptional flavors and warm hospitality. If you're ready to be part of an exciting culinary journey, where tradition meets innovation, apply now to become a valued member of our dynamic team!


    Bartender  |  Batista  |  Line cook  |  Server

    Apply Here