Amid a challenging stretch for all restaurant workers, an Enderby bar manager has been recognized as a 91裸聊视频渟uperstar of service.91裸聊视频�

Carina Stokes joined The Small Axe Roadhouse about a year ago, and having made a lasting impression in her workplace ever since, she91裸聊视频檚 one of four restaurant workers recognized by the Standing Up for Service campaign, created by the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) as a special way of honouring restaurant staff after a trying 15 months of work amid the pandemic.

Asked what91裸聊视频檚 guided her in her work during a year of public health guidelines, dining closures and the general 91裸聊视频淐OVID-ness of everything,91裸聊视频� Stokes said that patience has been the keyword.

91裸聊视频淚 think it91裸聊视频檚 just about having patience with people right now.91裸聊视频�

The Small Axe has found a home on Cliff Avenue beside the Shuswap River for the past five years, bringing stability to a downtown property that91裸聊视频檚 been a revolving door of restaurants, antique shops and other businesses in past years.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really refreshing for me,91裸聊视频� Stokes said of her latest restaurant gig working alongside Small Axe owner Sarah Dudley.

91裸聊视频淪he91裸聊视频檚 so, so good at what she does and just crazy passionate about it too, which definitely makes working for her more exciting,91裸聊视频� Stokes said.

91裸聊视频淪he cares so much about supporting other small businesses and just making sure that everyone shows up to work feeling safe and comfortable and excited to be here.91裸聊视频�

The Standing Up for Service campaign began with a BCRFA call-out to diners across the province to share their stories of workers going above and beyond while following COVID-19 best practices. More than 250 stories were shared about servers, cooks, dishwashers and owners during the 12-week campaign.

91裸聊视频淲ith B.C. residents eager to nominate a deserving restaurant worker in their neighbourhood, it was difficult for us to select four truly outstanding individuals,91裸聊视频� said Ian Tostenson, BCRFA president and CEO.

Rounding out the list of award recipients were Victoria91裸聊视频檚 Mieran Loria of Moxie91裸聊视频檚 on Yates; Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 Clint Goldsmith, Water St Caf茅; and in Whistler, Cliodhna Minihane with the Earls Kitchen and Bar.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 amazing to finally be in a time where we can celebrate, and we feel the stress our industry has been under begin to lift,91裸聊视频� added Tostenson. 91裸聊视频淚 commend all restaurant workers for staying the course and providing great service in these trying times.91裸聊视频�

Summerland91裸聊视频檚 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 91裸聊视频� a B.C. winery pioneer and Standing Up for Service sponsor 91裸聊视频� immediately saw the importance of the campaign.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 important to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our BC hospitality staff. We see them, and we are so thankful. They continuously go above and beyond, and we are so incredibly proud to be a part of this local community,91裸聊视频� the winery stated.

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