On what is turning out to be with of the scariest decisions I have ever made.
I had no clue (even though many people tried to tell me) how scary owning my own restaurant was going to be. To go from working at a church with students and leaders on creating environments where people can experience a relationship with God and growth in their lives to a business that is as fickle as they come. I can literally walk in one day and every table is full and the servers are running around like chickens with their heads cut off because all 7 of their tables were seated at the same time and then walk in a day later and only 7 tables total are filled. Now dont get me wrong, 7 tables are better than no tables but when you have a lease payment that is crazy, a space that is large and a kitchen that is equipped as a small deli kitchen, creativity becomes a must need skill.
With that knowledge I am thankful for my creative staff. I have some great servers. I have one that is consistent no matter the load or attitude of her day, I have 2 nurturers that are people lovers, I have a woman lover, ok make that 2 woman lovers and a new addition that is turning out to be a true servant at heart. Running this crew is a shepherd, a professional coffee lover who knows more about coffee then everyone put together and lastly a gentle soul that is expecting a child even as she serves everyone on the team. This is just the front of the house! I have 7 more in the hot kitchen including my (superhuman) mom working hard to create a success out of Kaffe Blue. Of course last but not least is my dad who works for free and is my rock when I get discouraged.
This month we are experiencing the September Slump. I am hoping that at any moment we will start clicking back up the track ready for the next spiral curve upside down spin and whatever else comes with the holidays. I will think of new ways to entice you in our doors, i will create new food that will make your mouth water, I will create an environment that will make you want to come hang out and talk with friends and the good part about all of this is I do not have to do it alone!
Today I am thankful. That i have a roller coaster and the seats are filled with wonderful people that I work with every day.
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