Maria Gutierrez

Maria Gutierrez is KNR Hospitality’s Director of Human Resources where she serves as a critical resource in connection with the hiring and on-boarding process. With her comprehensive administrative services, payroll and tax, and benefits administration knowledge, Maria brings her expertise to KNR, working effectively with staff, managers and corporate leaders. Maria ensures a seamless process, including conducting background checks and coordinating activities related to calculating, recording and ensuring accurate payout to employees. With her strong attention to detail and understanding of operations, Maria is a valued and well-respected resource. Equally noteworthy, Maria is highly skilled at identifying and resolving payroll and administration issues and conducting associated analysis, driving complete precision of payroll records.

Prior to joining KNR in 2011, Maria contributed as Payroll Coordinator and Facilities Manager for Benihana, Inc., where over the course of her tenure she was promoted on multiple occasions owing to her contributions to the human resources, administration and payroll efforts of the world’s largest Asian-themed restaurant chain. Earlier Maria added value as Director of Administrative Services during which time she oversaw efforts of the entire administrative services area to facilitate the effective operation of the corporate office.

Maria completed her Master of Business Administration and her Bachelor of Arts degrees from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed two associate’s degrees in computer science and computer programming.