Meet A Few of Our Staff Members At The Leaf!

If you’ve ever dined with us, you know that our team is made up of the best people. Everyone who works in the restaurant—from the front of the house to the back of the kitchen—makes The Leaf a better place, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them as part of our family. We’d love for you to get to know some of the folks who work hard to bring you the best food in Wooster. Stop in to see all of our staff's friendly faces!

Megan

Megan is one of our servers. She’s also a mom to two little boys, and she loves going to the gym when she’s not working. She usually works brunch, but if you’re lucky, you’ll catch her at dinner! Her favorite menu items are the We Be Yammin’ Breakfast Bowl and the Blackened Salmon Salad.

Jason

Jason is one of our happy helpers in the kitchen and will always greet you with a big smile! He loves all of our chicken dishes, especially the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich. Jason has been happily married for 12 years and hopes to one day own his own food truck.

Tyra

Tyra is a busy mom with 5 kids who works for us part-time–usually at brunch on the weekends when she loves seeing all her regular customers! Her favorite menu items are the Avocado Naan and Wooster South.

Belinda

Belinda was our very first employee! She works behind the scenes in the kitchen, making some of our delicious desserts and sauces! Her favorite menu items are the Biscuits and Gravy and all of our soups. Belinda enjoys working with all of her fellow employees, and we love her sweet nature and smiling face.

Lara

Lara has been serving since her senior year of high school, and she’s been with us since day one! She has an awesome eight year old son and an excited beagle named Copper. Her favorite menu items are the We Be Yammin’ Breakfast Bowl and the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich. Stop in Thursday and Friday to see her at brunch–she loves meeting new people!

Kim

Kim has been with us as a server and behind the bar since July 2021. In her free time, Kim loves hiking, perfecting her karate skills, and spending time with her adorable son, who helps polish silverware when he stops in. Her favorite menu items are the Blackened Salmon Salad, Chicken Tenders, and the Apple Cider Old Fashioned.

Jeremy

Jeremy graduated from culinary school in 1999 and has been with us in the kitchen for dinner since the beginning. Jeremy has a wife, Nichole, and two daughters. He also has the best laugh. We love his dedication and his love of cuisine–he loves our Japchae and Risotto! 

Ashlee

Ashlee is a mom of three daughters and has been with us in the kitchen since June 2021. She loves cooking–her favorite brunch item to make is our most popular “Lady Leaf” omelet, and her favorite items to eat are the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Quinoa Bowl.

Hayley

Hayley has been part of our team since we opened and has been serving for over 16 years. If she’s not bringing a ray of sunshine to your table, you might find her behind the bar slinging crafted cocktails. Hayley is married to her high school sweetheart and has two boys, who are 3 and 11. Her favorites from our menu include Avocado Naan and the Blackened Salmon Salad.

We’re lucky to have such an amazing team supporting us, and we appreciate everything they do. The next time you stop by, say hello and let them know what an incredible job they’re doing. 

The Leaf, located in downtown Wooster, offers a vast menu, making breakfast through dinner a delightful experience! Open Tuesday through Sunday, our culinary team creates amazing dishes that are sure to delight. Bring a friend or dine solo for a relaxing meal away from home.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest specials and new menu items. Make your reservations at OpenTable or by calling 330-804-0126. Interested in holding your next event at The Leaf? We are happy to accommodate larger parties or planned gatherings.