Wild Earth Team
Dee & Greta: Loyal, Fun-Loving, Forthright, Giving, Dynamic
CAFE OWNERS & BAKERY ENTHUSIASTS
If ever there were people livin’ the dream, it’s this dynamic duo. After dabbling in many professions (lawyer, contractor, grocer, Doula... just to name a few), Greta and Dee finally decided to realize their dream of owning a bakery. In May 2008, they purchased Wild Earth Bakery & Café from Dee’s sister. Since then they’ve transformed a neighbourhood hang-out to a bustling hub of urban warmth. Avid travelers and self-confessed chocoholics, Dee and Greta bring a world of awesome sweet treats to Edmonton.
Chelsey: Sarcastic, Authentic, Engaging, Theatrical, Direct
GENERAL MANAGER & COFFEE AFICIONADO
Chelsey joined the Wild Earth crew three years ago after talking herself into a job at the café. Since then, this self-confessed caffeine addict has transformed our coffee program from a so-so affair to the bliss of a traditional Italian barista, complete with micro foam and rosettas. Through her caffeinated haze, Chelsey continues to talk her way into new and exciting ventures at Wild Earth. Taking the role of the “wizard behind the curtain”, she continues to grow and develop our wild brand. As the brand develops, she’ll have you holding a latte and tapping your heels, dreamily saying, “There’s no place like Wild Earth.”
Kris: Funny, Empathetic, Driven, Perfectionist, Interactive
CATERING CHEF
Kris has been with Wild Earth since its humble beginnings. After a brief sabbatical from Wild Earth, he’s back and better than ever. The mastermind behind our amazing savory items, Kris provides a unique (and tasty!) twist to our home-style cookin’. If that wasn’t enough, he’s also the heart and soul of Wild Earth Catering, bringing our tasty treats out to the streets! He’s Wild Earth’s very own Energizer bunny.
Leanne: Glutton, Focused, Detailed, Awesome, Eclectic
HEAD BAKER
Leanne is Wild Earth’s head baker, cake master and resident glutton. Her breakfast of champions almost always includes some form of cake. A recent graduate of NAIT’s baking program, Leanne quickly rose through Wild Earth’s ranks with her exceptional talent. Seriously, this girl can just look at a cake, and it’ll bake fluffier and moister. You can call it cake voodoo if you like, but we simply call it awesome.
Amy: Hilarious, Charming, Uplifting, Approachable, Enthusiastic
BAKER
Amy is the kitchen’s comic relief. She’s always the first to crack a joke whilst crackin’ some eggs. Amy’s mad comedic skills don’t compare to her insane cake decorating talent. It’s a fact. Every cake made by Amy has an extra dash of awesome thrown in there. Along with Leanne, they are unstoppable, creative, cake decorating mad women.
Holly: Nerdy, Easy-Going, Eccentric, Focused, Bashful
BAKER
Holly is a baking ninja. She moves stealthy about the kitchen, whipping up tiramisus and beating meringues into amazingly soft peaks. Be careful though, she may look sweet and timid, but challenge her to a Star Wars trivia battle be destroyed, you will. Grasshopper, a baking ninja is never one to be trifled with... unless, of course, you’re a truffle.
Francois: Energetic, Personable, Charismatic, Determined, French
CAFE MANAGER (DOWNTOWN)
If we had one word to describe Francois, it would be flair. And boy, he has loads of it!! Francois is the café’s francophone powerhouse, blowing bilingual minds with his amazing customer service. He is constantly raising the bar on our service and challenges the rest of the staff to improve with him. Soon, Francois will be taking his show on the road as manager of our downtown location, opening this spring. Downtown is about to get a lot more fabulous.
Emily: Stylish, Classic, Aware, Exciting, Efficient
CAFE MANAGER (LAURIER)
Emily is Wild Earth’s resident fashionista barista. A classically trained viola player, Emily brings a touch of class to everything she does, and her work at Wild Earth is no exception. Her dry wit and gravity defying bouffant will leave you nostalgic for the good old’ days, while her barista skills will leave you craving just one more cup. Look for Emily’s class act (and amazing hair) as manager of our Laurier location.