Michele Henry is the dynamic, knowledgeable and charismatic General Manager of Hot Chocolates and Cakebread Artisan Bakery, located in Downtown Courtenay.

​An 22-year veteran of the 38 year old company, Michele has worked in each and every department. From hand-rolling truffle centres and tying thousands of bows, to managing the production chocolate kitchen and for 7 years and Cakebread Bakery for 1.5 years, she’s done it all and has been the General Manager since 2012.

​Michele is a mother of 4 and has spent over 40 years living in the beautiful Comox Valley. Animals have always been a big part of her life and in addition to raising dairy goats, she spent over 10 years as a 4-H leader. Michele is now a volunteer director for the Comox Valley Exhibition and presently is a director at large for CVWBN.

When asked about her success in Hot Chocolates and Cakebread Artisan Bakery, she attributes it to the great staff, quality products and always remembering that an investment in your people and your customers provides the best return. Loving chocolate and croissants doesn’t hurt either!

​You can connect with Michele at michele@hotchocolates.ca or in the shop, where you can find her working with the staff, overseeing departments and possibly, doing a little quality control.