Meet the Team
We absolutely love getting to serve our customers, and Wooster.
It is such a joy and a privilege to be with you for celebrations, remembrances, Tuesdays, Happy Hours, and everything in between.
Meet our team!
SAMANTHA & JASON STINE // OUR OWNERS
Jason and Samantha Stine are no strangers to the restaurant industry as they own and operate GreenLeaf Restaurant and Drive In on the north side of Wooster. Jason grew up working at GreenLeaf and has been serving customers since he was 15 years old. His dedication and hard work are shown with the immense success of GreenLeaf over the last several decades. Samantha and her siblings own Declaration Fitness in Wooster and her passion for helping others has transcended into The Leaf to fuel bodies, renew spirits and be a home away from home for customers. Jason and Samantha have been married for 12 years and have two children: Brayden and Katie.
SAM HOFFMAN //
OUR GENERAL MANAGER
Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sam moved to Ohio after graduating from Ball State University. He has over 20 years of management experience and brings an immense range of skills to the Leaf. He has been married to his wife Christy for 17 years and they have four children: Grant, Dane, Delaney, and Beau.
GINA T. BERTELLI //
OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Gina is a big city girl with a big city attitude. Classically trained in fine dining cuisine from The Cooking and Hospitality Institute in Chicago. Gina has shared her talents in fast-paced, big city restaurants such as Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Orleans. She has a genuine passion for her work as the executive chef at The Leaf. Gina loves to share her knowledge and experiences through great storytelling and she is passionate about teaching, learning, traveling, and dogs!
SHARON JOHNSON //
OUR BAR MANAGER
Sharon comes to us with many years of bartending , creative cocktail making and management experience. She has always loved to create cocktails and put her own twist on them . Sharon is a hometown girl with a big city attitude and an awesome flair for creating tasty cocktails and beverages. She always make her drinks with love! Sharon is also proud Mother & Grandma and fur baby mum.
Our team can't wait to see you at The Leaf! Come join us!
The Leaf, located in downtown Wooster offers a vast menu that will make your breakfast through dinner a delightful experience! Open Tuesday through Sunday, Chef Gina and her team create delicious dishes for you. Bring a friend or dine solo for a relaxing meal away from home.
Follow us on Facebook for the latest specials and new menu items. Reservations can be made 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.