Mina Hideshima

Mina Hideshima is the Back-of-House Manager at Beaucoup Bakery in Vancouver, Canada.1 She works alongside her husband Heath Sperling, who is the Front-of-House Manager, to run the daily operations of the bakery.1

Background and Role

Mina is part of the competent crew assembled by Beaucoup Bakery's owner Jackie Ellis. Together with her husband, Mina helps "make magic happen" at the popular Vancouver bakery.1 As the Back-of-House Manager, she likely oversees the kitchen operations and pastry production.

Beaucoup Bakery

Beaucoup Bakery is renowned for producing some of the best croissants and pain au chocolat outside of Paris.1 The bakery was founded by Jackie Ellis, who studied pastry making in Paris before opening Beaucoup. While Jackie is not always on-site, she has entrusted the day-to-day operations to skilled managers like Mina and Heath.1

Professional Development

One notable aspect of Beaucoup Bakery's operations is their commitment to the professional development of their pastry chefs. Every year, they send select staff members to Paris to refine their skills at the same pastry school that Jackie Ellis attended.1 As a key member of the management team, Mina likely plays a role in this program, either by participating herself or helping to select and prepare staff for this opportunity.

While I don't have specific details about Mina's background or training, her position as Back-of-House Manager at such a highly regarded bakery suggests she has significant expertise in French pastry techniques and bakery management.