Meet the Team

  • Jean Jacques Kabuya

    PRESIDENT

    Jacques is the soul of Salt and Sear. He discovered a love for cooking at the age of 5 when he and his mother moved to Canada from Lusaka, Zambia. Jacques’ mother loved to cook, and would often be found singing and dancing in the kitchen, cooking up a storm before heading to bed after a midnight shift at 2. Jacques would awake to the intoxicating scents of her neighbourhood-famous South African sausage and eggs. From that early start, the love for good food and sharing that love with others grew into a passion for him. He has travelled the world, stepping foot on almost every continent in search of cultural flavours from around the world. He now brings that passion, knowledge and experience to every dish he creates for Salt and Sear today.

  • Janice Kabuya

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Janice is the heart of Salt and Sear. She takes pride in making sure that every event for every client goes off without a hitch, whether it’s for 5 people or 500. She and her husband Jacques are the perfect pairing. Her care and kindness and attention to detail combined with his culinary masterpieces have created a catering company that not only provides great food for any event, but ensures that every event is a show stopper.

  • Jessica

    EVENT COORDINATOR

    Jessica is a dynamic team player who brings energy and passion to her role at Salt n Sear. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of work-life balance and strives to cultivate a positive, collaborative atmosphere in the office. With her natural abilities in planning and organizing, Jessica helps streamline operations and implement efficient systems. Her vibrant, can-do attitude is an asset to the company culture, making her a perfect fit for the Salt n Sear family. Jessica's dedication to creating a fun yet productive environment makes her an invaluable member of the team.

  • Dan

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Cody

    EVENT CHEF

    Cody is a dedicated chef who brings his culinary expertise to every event he caters. With experience honed at a local bakery, Cody has developed a true passion for cooking and delighting others with his creations. Allow him to lend his talents to make your next occasion unforgettable.

  • Lin

    PASTRY CHEF

    Lin has worked with Salt n Sear since 2016. He has worked in different luxury hotels across Canada and the UK.

  • Morgan

    STAFF COORDINATOR

    Morgan keeps life lively with her two rambunctious boys and energetic golden retriever Goose. This busy mom is always on the move, whether she's wrangling her playful pack or helping out with events behind-the-scenes. Morgan loves rolling up her sleeves and diving in to work with the team, whether it's planning the perfect event or serving guests with a smile. Her passion for staying active and helping others makes Morgan an invaluable addition to any event.