Nine years ago, Lisa Matthys, along with her late husband, took ownership of Honey-Bee Ham & Deli, located in the Cochran’s Crossing Village Center. The couple opted to undertake a dramatic career change that meant a shift away from the world of finance to the restaurant industry.
The Matthys both worked as accountants in California before moving back to Lisa’s home state of Texas and deciding they wanted to own a business, she said. The couple purchased Honey-Bee Ham & Deli, which originally opened in 1994 in the same location in the Village of Cochran’s Crossing.
Today, Matthys wears three hats—owner, manager and bookkeeper—and works alongside four other staff members, all of whom have worked in the deli for several years.
“[Owning a restaurant] is a challenge, and if you’ve never done it before it can be very overwhelming if you want everything perfect,” Matthys said. “But we pride ourselves on good service and good food. We always try to make sure everyone is happy.”
