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Sean Curran

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at past and present employment, enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food waste through strategic planning. Expert in culinary operations oversight and fostering effective team engagement. Excelled in creative menu design and staff management, significantly boosting kitchen productivity and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Sesh Brewing
03.2023 - Current
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Executive Sous Chef

Annata Wine Bar
05.2015 - 03.2021


  • Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
  • Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source goods.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.

Sous Chef

Birch and Vine
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environments
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.

Education

Associate Of Arts -

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Culinary Operations Oversight
  • Effective Team Engagement
  • Staff Management
  • Creative Menu Design

Certification

  • HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) - International HACCP Alliance.
  • Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.

Timeline

Chef

Sesh Brewing
03.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Annata Wine Bar
05.2015 - 03.2021

Sous Chef

Birch and Vine
08.2013 - 09.2015

Associate Of Arts -

St. Petersburg College
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