Leslie Walston Email & Phone Number

I help make the world a nicer place to live and work, and that is awesome, especially when you don’t even realize I’m doing it. The epitome of service is having everything work seamlessly for our guests, especially when things aren’t going seamlessly in the back of the house. I own a small bakery café with my husband and I’ve become very familiar with the necessity of creating a Plan B on the fly. I have a thirteen-year history that has encountered speed bumps including turning it around during the 2008 recession by increasing revenue 33% in our first two years. Currently leading it through the 2020 pandemic with the shift of product mix, marketing and guest/employee interactions. I believe in creating authentic foods that bring individuals, families and communities together to create meals, memories and warmth that binds us to each other. I love to listen, especially to what is not being said. I love to mentor and share in the success of the growth of others. I have managed all aspects of a small business from training, to production to financial management and guest services. I love a culture of honesty, humility and encouragement to allow for growth, change and prosperity - both personally and professionally. I find great satisfaction in meeting and exceeding goals. Hospitality and Food & Beverage industries are keystones for creating memories, connections and relationships that reach across all industries, businesses and cultures. Food & Beverage is a common language between all people.

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  Brigham Young University - Idaho

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