Hi, I’m Ishaan—and I’ve taken a bit of a winding road to get here, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I started out in Vancouver and made my way to Toronto to study graphic design with a focus on advertising. Along the way, I found photography—a way to pause time, capture emotion, and tell real stories without needing too many words. It taught me how much power there is in being observant and present. Then, somewhere between side work and service, I fell in love with wine and hospitality. What started as a job quickly turned into something much more. I beca... Read more
Sep 2024 – Present
Restaurant Manager at The Distillery Restaurants Corp.May 2025 – Aug 2025
Restaurant Consultant at Caffé BarneysNov 2023 – Dec 2024
Restaurant Supervisor at Oliver & Bonacini HospitalityAug 2022 – Dec 2023
Maître d' at Rosedale Golf ClubNov 2019 – May 2021
Chef De Partie at Cactus Club CafeJan 2024 – Dec 2024
George Brown CollegeWine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines (Certificate)
Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
George Brown CollegeWine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines (Certificate)
Oct 2023 – May 2024
George Brown CollegeInternational Student Mentor
As an International Student Mentor at GBC, I guided students, offering assignment support and aiding their transition to Canada, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and academic assistance.
Feb 2016 – Dec 2017
Indian Forest Service (IFS) - Government of IndiaEnvironment Awareness Volunteer
As an IFS Environment Awareness Volunteer, I engaged in diverse roles at Forest Service: I managed administrative tasks, greeted visitors, addressed water conservation, and contributed to tree planting initiatives.
© Ishaan Bhasin 2025