Melanie Hosey joined the BSR Equipment team on August 1st, 2023, after a dynamic five-year tenure at Jakers in Idaho Falls where she quickly rose from server to manager, and then to Assistant General Manager. With roots deep in the hospitality industry—her childhood spent in her parents’ restaurants and experience ranging from Northern California’s fine dining to breakfast service in Pocatello—Melanie’s life has been a tapestry of culinary adventures. Although restaurant equipment is a new field for her, she’s diving into it with the same fervor that’s characterized her entire career. When not exploring the ins and outs of kitchen gear, Melanie enjoys refinishing furniture, reading, and creating memories with her dogs, granddaughter, and daughters on family