Kirby Cortez

Kirby Cortez is an accomplished hospitality manager currently leading retail and barista operations for Compass Group Canada since July 2024, focusing on guest experience and team leadership. Kirby's career includes co-founding The Marine Water Cooler, where responsibilities involve managing processes and overseeing community relations and social media. Prior experience with The McEwan Group encompasses roles as Store Manager, Cafe Manager, and Prepared Foods Clerk/Barista, along with a previous position as a Cafe Barista at Pusateri's Fine Foods. Educationally, Kirby holds a College Diploma in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from Seneca Polytechnic, completed between 2011 and 2013.