Ishaan
Bhasin

Ishaan
Bhasin

Ishaan
Bhasin

Restaurant Manager at Madrina Bar y Tapas | Michelin Fine Dining & Upscale Hospitality | Wine Program Architect & Club Co-Founder

About me

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

Education

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024

George Brown College

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines (Certificate)

Jan 2021 – Dec 2024

George Brown College

Advertising (Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design)

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

George Brown College

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines (Certificate)

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

George Brown College

Graphic Design (Foundation of Arts and Design)

Volunteering

Oct 2023 – May 2024

George Brown College

International 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 India

Environment 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