Michael Gauthier has worked in the hospitality industry for 26 years, his experiences having taken him from his native Sudbury to Montreal, then to the Okanagan Valley and Ottawa. In 2010, he created Le Plateau Bistro, which in 2011 had the distinction of simultaneously holding the #1 ranking on both Trip Advisor and Urbanspoon for its region. Before that, Michael held the position of Food and Beverage Manager at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club, a championship-level course in Kelowna. Michael began his wine training in 2007 with WSET.
On the artistic side, Michael has written children’s theatre since 1998. He has been published three times in French and once in English. He is thrilled to work in an environment that combines his passion for customer service with his interest in the arts.