About James
Thanks for taking some interest in me. Focus by James Restaurant is my first (hopefully not the last) restaurant I have owned. I have worked in the hospitality industry since I was old enough to carry a plate. My time in the industry has taken me across the world working in countries such as Canada, England, US and all around our beautiful land in varying establishments ranging from casual dining to fine dining restaurants, pubs & nightclubs.
The restaurant industry is a tough game. I am often asked what keeps me going. The answer is simple. I love the challenge of creating an awesome dining experience everyday. My belief is that you are only as good as your next meal and it doesn’t matter how many awards or accolades you have earned you can never rest as you need to continue to “focus” (hence the restaurant name) on the next guest that walks in the door. I cherish the trust someone has in me when choosing to dine at my place and get enthused in creating something special for them. At the end of the day, I genuinely love meeting people.
Everybody has a different story and I don’t think there is any better industry where you can learn all that is good about human nature. I love life and feel very fortunate to have a wonderful wife Robyn and three awesome kids Mathew, Jonah & Madelyn. I look forward to seeing them grow up and taking over the “empire”. When not at work or at home (is there any other time left?), you will find me on the course satisfying the burning passion that is golf. Anyway, that’s enough about me. After all, the concept of Focus by James is that it’s all about you. I look forward to meeting you and listening to your story soon.
Thanks for taking some interest in me. Focus by James Restaurant is my first (hopefully not the last) restaurant I have owned. I have worked in the hospitality industry since I was old enough to carry a plate. My time in the industry has taken me across the world working in countries such as Canada, England, US and all around our beautiful land in varying establishments ranging from casual dining to fine dining restaurants, pubs & nightclubs.
The restaurant industry is a tough game. I am often asked what keeps me going. The answer is simple. I love the challenge of creating an awesome dining experience everyday. My belief is that you are only as good as your next meal and it doesn’t matter how many awards or accolades you have earned you can never rest as you need to continue to “focus” (hence the restaurant name) on the next guest that walks in the door. I cherish the trust someone has in me when choosing to dine at my place and get enthused in creating something special for them. At the end of the day, I genuinely love meeting people.
Everybody has a different story and I don’t think there is any better industry where you can learn all that is good about human nature. I love life and feel very fortunate to have a wonderful wife Robyn and three awesome kids Mathew, Jonah & Madelyn. I look forward to seeing them grow up and taking over the “empire”. When not at work or at home (is there any other time left?), you will find me on the course satisfying the burning passion that is golf. Anyway, that’s enough about me. After all, the concept of Focus by James is that it’s all about you. I look forward to meeting you and listening to your story soon.