Staff Spotlight
This month our spotlight is on... Rob Renna!
Lodge gig...
Dining Room ManagerA foodie who has immersed himself in the West Coast lifestyle...
Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Rob has always been involved in the restaurant world. As a young child, his love of food and service transpired as he spent his time working and learning in his grandparent’s restaurant. Rob then decided to venture out to the west-coast and has been working at LBL for the past 3 years. Rob is a foodie, whether he is preparing and sharing food with friends or serving food to guests in our Great Room, you can always count on Rob and his knowledge of the island’s local cuisine.Rob is involved with various aspects of local life within the Tofino community. He has been a contender in the annual Box Parade, a DJ at the weekend hot spot, and helped organize Tofino’s 2010 Peace Fest, which was a peaceful, colourful, and musical event! Rob also enjoys the great outdoors and can often be found cruising his boat through Clayoquot Sound, hiking, and camping along the way. He has a happy-go-lucky attitude and can always be found enjoying life out on the wild West Coast.
Rob suggests you try...
Scuba diving in Clayoquot Sound…to see first-hand how amazing and diverse our oceans are. Whether Rob is scuba diving, boating, or just taking in the view, he appreciates the importance of our surrounding waters.His List…
- Hometown: Hespeler, Ontario
- Favourite Place on the West Coast: Taking in the amazing view from the top of Lone Cone Mountain
- Hidden Talents: He throws a ‘mean’ party!
- Nickname: DJ Tako (Rob once dressed up as a Taco at the annual Box Parade and the name just stuck!)
- Favourite Song: Africa, Toto
- To-Do List: Travel to India and Thailand | Fix up his float-house
- Favourite Food Memory: Eating at Profumo di Mare in Italy with family, enjoying amazing seafood and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This meal opened his eyes to the importance of simple, fresh, local ingredients.
- Last Words: “Thanks folks”
