James Peden

Director of Operations @Liberty Entertainment Group

Toronto, ON, CA

Began as the Wine Director in 2019 and was promoted to Director of Operations in 2022.• Was responsible for keeping FOH functioning and compliant at all locations during Covid-19.• Responsible for all FOH operations at 2 fine dining restaurants, 3 wine bars, 2 nightclubs, 2 banquet halls and all special events at Casa Loma.• Worked as the General Manager of BlueBlood Steakhouse, Cibo Wine Bar and Don Alfonso.• Responsible for opening Don Alfonso 1890 which received a Michelin Star in 2023.• Hire, train and develop FOH Management at all properties.• Establishing and maintaining corporate relationships with all vendors of the group.• Creating training manuals and procedures for FOH staff and Management.• Represent the company via television segments and interviews with media outlets.• Manage inventory at all 11 properties of the Liberty Entertainment Group.

Sheridan College

Diploma of Education, Broadcast Journalism