Post Shift Podcast #115 - Evelyn Chick of EC Projects

Great chat with absolute powerhouse, Evelyn Chick of EC Projects, we chat about "pivots" and how the pandemic isn't always doom and gloom and can have a silver lining to it all. We chat her growth and evolution over the last 5 years to be a multiple company entrepreneur, for the young industry out there, must listen.

WHO IS EVELYN CHICK?

Evelyn is a native of Vancouver who found her way to the hospitality hotbed of Toronto. A highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits and the anatomy of all things bar & beverage. She has a gleaming resume of globally-recognized certifications including BarSmarts, WSET Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Spirits.

She combines a unique talent of skilled bar personality and sought-after business acumen in developing, efficient, acclaimed and cutting edge bar programs for leading establishments. An expert in building hospitality operations and guest service; she relies on her rich experience to parlay these skills into prime consulting and industry speaking appearances.

Evelyn is an advocate for the continued growth and sustainability of an inclusive and integrated food and drink community within the Canadian market. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed as she has been integral part in the growth of the RC Show, Canada’s largest hospitality trade show. As co-curator of the Bar and Beverage experience, Evelyn has coordinated the Speed Rack Canada Competition, co-Chaired Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards alongside the customer beverage experience within the show.

Evelyn recognizes the industry’s focus on health and wellness, and has lead the charge on creative zero-proof offerings such as cannabis in cocktails, de-stigmatizing the idea around non-alcoholic serves to further promote drinks inclusivity.

Her past work for global brands and establishments the likes of Pretty Ugly Bar have helped to set the stage and cement her presence in an industry oft-occupied by male counterparts. Highly recognized locally and on the global stage, Evelyn was also crowned “Best in the World” at the Global Beefeater MIXLDN championships.

Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between.