Sean Gallagher
Summary
Creative South African Chef driving and sustaining remarkable culinary & business growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in progressive modern style and classical with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Passion and discipline drives my pursuit to perfection in my culinary career. Adaptable and enterprising chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
Pelican Golf course LLC
Bellaire, Florida
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed and maintained Pelican high standards at both restaurants and banquets
- This is one of the club's two restaurants on property
- The steakhouse was a progressive/modern fine dining with all high-end steaks
- Japanese and American Wagyu, one bites, introduction courses and seasonal composed plates
- Bistro 1501 is the other restaurant on property, with a progressive approach to bistro/modern/country club cuisine changing menus every week
- Working with seasonal ingredients and working with the market
- Using advanced culinary techniques to simplistic but elegant cuisine
- Created all menus for steakhouse and bistro 1501 following seasonal market trends and shortages
- Created wine tasting menus for private valet room
- (bourbon, beer, wine tasting)
- Implemented a recipe procedure for each new menu change
- Developed banquet facility and produced banquets for up to 450+ guests.
Executive Chef
THE LUCKY DOG GASTROPUB
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Executive Chef
BRITTINGHAM
, PA
01.2014 - 08.2016
Sous Chef
THE MERION CRICKET CLUB Haverford
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Key Contributions Duties:
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
Associates Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA06.2014
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Menu Planning
- Motivational Team Management
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Quality Assessments
- Garnishing and Plating
- Instruction and Delegation
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Developed wine tasting menus for multiple vineyards
- Level 1 Sommelier
Certified
STCW95
ENG1
PYA culinary
Modern Gastronomy Diploma
Food Hygiene(HABC level 2)
Certification
Inventory Management (8 years) Cooking/training/customer service Award (7 years) Best of Philly Best New Burger in the Philadelphia 2017 & 2018
Banquet Experience Culinary Experience (10+ years) Management (8 years) Program Development Catering Kitchen Management Experience (10+ years) Menu Planning (6 years) Restaurant Management (7 years) POS Labor Cost Analysis Food Preparation Meat Cutting Food Safety Cooking Certifications and Licenses ServSafe
Pocono food chef vs chef winner 2016
Additional Information
British passport holder
Usa green card holder
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
Pelican Golf course LLC
05.2019 - 08.2022
Executive Chef
THE LUCKY DOG GASTROPUB
09.2016 - 10.2018
Executive Chef
BRITTINGHAM
01.2014 - 08.2016
Sous Chef
THE MERION CRICKET CLUB Haverford
05.2012 - 06.2014
Associates Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
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