Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Wednesday 1/27/10


This is Charity, the "design goddess" of the bakery. I would consider her my mentor, along with everyone else in the bakery because they each taught me something different. My official mentor is actually Donna Cellere, one of the owners, but I would like to consider both in this blog.

The Interview

Donna Celllere
Pastry Chef
Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
San Diego, CA 92120

1)What do you think is the cause of success in owning your own buisness?
~ having positive energy, selling great products, and building customer relationships

2)Were you concerned or worried about the instability that comes with owning your own buisness? What would you do if you were to go out of buisness?
~ Donna was of course aware that it was a risk, but it was worth it. If this buisness closed down everyone what get back on their feet and take other alternatives. Donna specifically, would work for a catering company or become a nutritionist.

3)Every career has its ups and downs. What is your biggest challenge?
~ keeping everyone happy and meeting their expectations

4) What is your favorite part about being a baker/ bakery owner?
~ offering her gift to the world and doing what she is passionate about

5) Did you know that this was your dream when you started college?
~ Yes, she has known that baking was her dream ever since she was five years old.

6) Lastly, what qualities do you look for in someone you hire? Do you take a risk when hiring or do you know what to expect?
~ Of course there is always a risk that people don't meet expectations. A good employee for this job is someone who is professional, timely, has a positive attitude, and a passion for this field of work.

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