Evelyn Chick

Experience

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  Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2015

  Bar Manager

  - beverage program curator for a top fine dining establishment in Vancouver, BC- hiring and training bar teams on service execution, quality and knowledge of premium beverage list (inclusive of a large, diverse scotch collection of over 180 bottles)

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  The Harbord Room

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Bar Manager

  The Harbord Room is an iconic, intimate restaurant in Harbord Village , open for 10 years and a Toronto Staple- design and revamp beverage program, bar set up - input inventory and bar operational systems - day to day operation management, quality control - build education module for team & sister restaurant HR&Co- liaison for FOH & BOH, work with chef on locally sourced ingredients for beverage program

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  Overbudget Inc. - Bar Raval

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Bartender & Supervisor

  Bar Raval, named #1 in Canada's Best Bars 2018, 2019 consecutively, is a high volume restaurant bar in Little Italy- monitor service execution in preparation for new bar opening under same parent company (PrettyUgly -Overbudget Inc)- assist in building beverage program

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  Overbudget Inc. - PrettyUgly Bar

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

  General Manager

  PrettyUgly is a high volume cocktail bar located in the heart of Parkdale. It has gained recognition nationally and globally, known for curating great guest experiences, as well as its diverse, sustainable and unique approach to cocktails. It was voted one of the top 10 bars in Canada's 50 Best Bars in 2018 and 2019, a true industry leader of its kind. - hired pre-opening to design full beverage program with focus on sustainability and innovation - develop training program for bar team, focus on customer service, technique and drinks knowledge- physical menu & bar design for maximum ergonomics - spearhead inventory and operational systems- responsible for day-to-day operations- manages a multitude of events, bookings for space- constantly renewing and updating beverage direction to be in the forefront of the industry including a notable non alcoholic program- building a safe and inclusive space for staff and patrons inclusive of folks from all cultural and sexual orientations- manage and maintain budgets and finances to maximize business revenue Show less

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  Restaurants Canada (formerly CRFA)

  Oct 2018 - now

  Bar & Beverage Curator - Annual Contact (RC Show)

  An annual contract with Restaurants Canada as the Bar & Beverage programmer, coordinator for RC Show 2018, 2019 and 2020, Canada's largest hospitality trade show with over 14,000 attendees annually.- curate three day show focused on sustainability, innovation and leadership on Bar & Beverage pavilion inclusive of 30 seminars, 13 workshops, 2 cocktail competitions- manage stage and operations during the show and external activations (including 2 pop up bars)- curate elite pop up experience including menus, physical bar design, look & feel- liaison for sponsorship, operational budgets- media contact, speaker outreach and bookings- develop and execute an ethos of diversity, profitability and community accountability throughout all B&B programming Show less

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  Donnelly Group, Est. 1999

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  Regional Beverage Director
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  Evelyn Chick Projects Inc.

  Mar 2020 - now

  Founder

  ECP is a leading hospitality company delivering service-oriented, elevated, and meticulously curated beverage and hospitality experiences.

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  Ahma | Toronto

  Sept 2021 - now

  Owner

  Ahma is a dynamic pop up and event space for those seeking to host or attend unique, elevated food and beverage experiences.

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  LOC Love of Cocktails

  Dec 2021 - now

  Owner
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  Simpl Things

  Aug 2022 - now

  Owner

  Simpl Things is a unique all day cocktail and snack bar I’m the heart of Parkdale offering Italian inspired brunch and lunch during the day and Neo Chinese at night. With focus on craft cocktails and natural wine, together, they serve up a type of fusion that goes straight to the heart - familiar flavours with a unique twist.