Bushwakker General Manager
Kelly Monette is the Bushwakker General Manager. She also serves as the bookkeeper, office manager, pastry chef, general problem solver and last resort at the Bushwakker. If you have questions about the unique services that The Bushwakker can provide, (special events, catering, baked goods to go, etc.) call Kelly (306 359 7276). Similarly if you wish to approach us about any unique service or product that you want to provide to The Bushwakker, call Kelly.
E-mail Kelly at: kelly@bushwakker.com
Journeyman Bushwakker Executive Chef
Journeyman Bushwakker Executive Chef, Mike Monette began his career in the culinary field over 30 years ago as a dishwasher in a small downtown Regina country western venue called Sheila Anne’s. His passion for the food service industry was apparent and he quickly began assuming positions of greater responsibility at The Landmark Inn and The Vagabond. He then moved on to a sous chef and acting executive chef position at The Hotel Saskatchewan. He then worked as the executive chef at The Bushwakker before returning to his home province of British Columbia for a short time.
When Mike returned to Saskatchewan he was the sous chef at The Conexus Arts Centre before returning to The Bushwakker to ask for the hand of the owner’s daughter, regain his status as Bushwakker Executive Chef and create a menu and professional kitchen atmosphere which has greatly contributed to The Bushwakker receiving the accolade as being one of Canada’s best brewpubs by The Globe and Mail. Mike still snickers when his Lions thump The Riders.
Bushwakker Brewmaster
Our Head Brewer, Michael Gaetz, discovered his love for beer in the late 2000’s, taking after his grandfather Bev Robertson. Michael first began his Bushwakker career in the kitchen. When the Assistant Brewer position opened up in early 2009, Michael jumped at the opportunity to start learning and brewing with then Bushwakker Head Brewer, Mitch Dalrymple. Michael immediately enrolled in a six-month brewing course at the Siebel Institute in Chicago, furthering his passion and knowledge of craft brewing. Michael looks forward to continuing the award-winning legacy of past Bushwakker Head Brewers and to working alongside his family. Michael adds “There is nothing more gratifying than pairing fine beer with fine food, the essence of the Bushwakker.”
E-mail Michael at: beer@bushwakker.com
Bushwakker Bar Manager
Bar Manager Grant Frew became a member of the Bushwakker team just a few months after the Bushwakker opened in 1991. He completed a bartending course at the age of 18, before he had reached the Saskatchewan legal drinking age. He worked in a number of positions before arriving at the Bushwakker, including head bartender in a large nightclub/dinner theatre, and in a English-style pub featuring a strong imported beer list. In addition to his work behind the bar, Grant is also the person who puts together all of the special events at the Bushwakker, from jazz nights to single malt scotch tastings. He is also responsible for marketing. He was named Regina’s top bartender in 1999 and 2003. He has also received training as a brewer in The Bushwakker brewery. Like many members of the Bushwakker team, Grant takes great pride in being part of what is widely recognized as one of North America’s top brewpubs.
E-mail Grant at: bar@bushwakker.com
Bushwakker Floor Manager
Front of the house floor manager, Rayna Hart, joined Bushwakker Brew pub in 2009 after working in various Regina restaurants and bars.
She is responsible for ensuring that customers have an excellent experience during their time at Bushwakker, by training the right staff with the right customer service training.
All aspects of service are important to Rayna. When Rayna isn’t the smiling face at Bushwakker, you will find her at home in Craven with her husband, riding her Harley on the roadways in Canada, traveling to exotic locales or just chilling with her family. Next time you are in the area of Bushwakker, stop by and say hello to Rayna.
E-mail Rayna at: rayna@bushwakker.com
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