Cafe Coyote Management

Luis Estrada (Manager/Executive Chef)

Luis left Chicago and landed in San Diego at Café Coyote in June of 1991.  Luis worked through the ranks of Café Coyote and now leads the Coyote team with his 18 years of employment at Café Coyote.  Luis, with his non-stop passion and care, continues leading the Coyote team in achieving award winning food.   
Hobbies: Food, Running & Soccer

Kenny Kaufmann (Manager)

Kenny was born in Chesapeake, Virginia and has been a resident of San Diego since 1995. He has been an employee of Café Coyote for 14 years. While working for Café Coyote Kenny earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Cal State University, San Marcos. He hopes to grow in his professional life. Since moving to California he has run three triathlons and one marathon.
Hobbies: Traveling, surfing & just about any other outdoor activity.

Christine Smith (Manager)

Christine arrived in San Diego in 1983, and landed a server position at Café Coyote in July of 1997.  Less then a year later, May of 1998, she was managing at Café Coyote.  In 2001 she received her Bachelors in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. Christine brings over 25 years of Restaurant experience, along with many hidden talents to the Coyote Table.
Hobbies:  Water Sports, Soccer, Softball, Nutrition and Skin Care.

Robin Dimeglio (Manager)

Robin was born and raised in San Diego, California.  Robin joined Café Coyote’s team in February 2000 as a Coyote server, than in April 2002, two years later joined Café Coyote’s management team.  Robin has over 25 years of Restaurant experience and brings her charming whit to the Coyote Table.
Hobbies:  Old Movies and Working out

Tania Gonzalez (Office Manager)

Tania Gonzalez arrived in San Diego at the ripe age of four years old.  She joined Café Coyote’s team in July of 2002 as a host/managers assistant.  In February 2006, Tania became Café Coyote’s Bookkeeper/Office Manager. Tania brings almost 10 years of Restaurant experience to the Coyote Table along with her incredible eye for numbers.
Hobbies:  Reading, Music and Travel

Debbie Sato (Manager)

Debbie was born in Guam and grew up on the Islands of Palaua.  In Debbie’s early twenties she flew to the states where she traded her fresh fish and young coconut diet for a diet rich in red meat and chicken.  Debbie joined the ranks at Café Coyote in March of 2003 as a hostess and quickly moved into an assistant manager position.  Debbie brings over 20 years of Restaurant experience and genuine warmth to the Coyote Table.
Hobbies:  Food (loves pancakes with peanut butter & Mexican Food) & kids.

Carolyn Soltero (Manager)

Carolyn, a native San Diegan, came to Café Coyote in December 2003.  She began her Café Coyote adventure as a server.  Two years later, in July of 2005, she joined Café Coyote’s management team.  Carolyn brings over 30 years of Restaurant experience and resilience to the Coyote Table.
Hobbies:  Gardening, Animals, and Arts & Crafts

Laryssa Bentley (Director of Hospitality/ Marketing & Events)

Laryssa Bentley is a Southern California Native and resident of San Diego since 2002. She is married with two children and loves spending time with her family. She has over 8 years restaurant experience and has been working for Café Coyote since January, 2008. Laryssa performs Marketing and Event Planning at the restaurant as well as running her own station as a hairstylist in Pacific Beach. She is a “people person” who enjoys her co-workers and her various daily encounters with the people that she meets through working for Café Coyote.
Hobbies: Family, Reading & Working out

Emily Roberts (Administrative Assistant)

Emily Roberts was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina and received her Journalism and Mass Communication Degree from the University of South Carolina.  She came to San Diego in March 2004.  Emily’s resume includes working for Aqua Blu Restaurant, SanDiegoRestaurants.com; Bertrand at Mister A’s and has recently become the newest addition to Café Coyote’s staff in December 2008. Emily recently completed the Ironman Oceanside in  April, 2009.
Hobbies: Training & Dining Out