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Maša Nikolić is a Hospitality professional, with Hotel Management Diploma from Les Rosches Switzerland and B.A.S Honors Administrative Studies Management Diploma from York University. Maša started her career working in the Food & Beverage department at Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York, followed by Park Hyatt Toronto and Trump Hotel Toronto. At the Trump Hotel Maša worked for Oliver & Bonacini company, switching between different roles until moving to Canoe restaurant where she climbed the ranks to the General Manager. After her son was born, Maša joined The Bishop Strachan School with the Aramark Team. Here her hospitality mindset was applied to the youngest audiences, students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, as well as Staff and Faculty and broader community. In her role, Maša loves getting to know students and their families, interacting with them through different events, and helping everyone enjoy delicious and nutritious meals.
Brett started in kitchens at the age of thirteen, as a dishwasher. At young age food was not the focus, but Brett was happily exposed to hearty and healthy home cooked meals by his parents. For Brett it was all about the atmosphere, the “vibes” of a kitchen. As a kid he was given important jobs, and people relied on him to do them well… it made Brett feel adult and proud! From that point on kitchens were always where he was most comfortable.Brett’s love for food and cooking grew as he attended Niagara College, where a hunger developed for great technique and products. This hunger pushed Brett to explore and work in restaurants ranging from fine dining two Michelin star Gidleigh Park in Devon to the Montreal’s house of gluttony, Au Pied De Cochon.In these restaurants Brett’s hunger transformed into a passion. Brett returned to Toronto to own and work in the city's finest establishments for the last decade all leading up to his current position at The Bishop Strachan School where he has been given the task of feeding the leaders of tomorrow.
Sydney Kennedy is a Food & Beverage professional, with 10+ years of experience within the industry and a diploma from Niagara College in Tourism Management/Business Development. Sydney’s experience comes from working in restaurants and event-based work. Sydney has worked for some prominent employers such as, Clublink, Marriott Hotels, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and now Aramark. Through a variety of events such as sporting events, award & musical shows, and catering events sales she has gained a great deal of knowledge within the events industry. Sydney's excitement and passion towards providing elevated experiences has led her to Bishop Strachan School as the Catering Manager. Her goal within this role is to continue to provide excellent service and bring new and fresh ideas to unique dining experiences for students and faculty.
Clare Barker is a registered dietitian with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master’s Diploma in nutrition and dietetics from Toronto Metropolitan University. She also has a Master of Arts from Queen’s University where she studied Classics with a strong interest in ancient food systems. Her previous work experience includes working as a dietitian in the healthcare sector, developing University level nutrition and food security course content, and even a short stint working in a kid’s camp kitchen. Since 2021 in her role as health and wellness manager with independent schools and higher education, Clare has been supporting children, youth, and young adults in navigating campus dining services, building food skills, and, most importantly, making food and nutrition topics fun and
engaging. Clare also works with our culinary team to deliver menus that meet nutrition needs while also being delicious, filled with variety, and providing enriching food experiences from many different cultures around the world. Learning doesn’t end when we leave the classroom – connect over a meal and try something new!
