Kate Ross of Kate's Simple Eats
In today’s episode we’re speaking to Kate Ross, owner of Kate's Simple Eats in Marion, MA. She started Kate's almost 8 years ago having never worked in a restaurant but wanting to fill a need in her small town for people to have a place to grab lunch. Today it's grown into a bustling cornerstone of the community where people come to enjoy gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads. Before opening the cafe, Kate owned the home interiors store Dean Ross Home, dog collar company Tartan Hound and worked in sports marketing for the Buffalo Bills. She lives in Marion with her 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Frannie & Winnie.
Kate talks about her professional experiences prior to starting Kate's Simple Eats. She touches on the childhood experiences that led to her interest in entrepreneurship and those who have inspired her along the way. Kate talks about her experience, as a female, working in the food industry and what changes she has seen along the way. We discuss favorite local vendors and what the creative process looks like when putting together menus and specials at Kate's. She dives into the challenging parts of small business ownership, specifically in the food industry and talks about how Kate's has evolved over time. We discuss near term and long term goals for Kate's how she hopes to help inspire young women to explore careers in the food industry.
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