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Sean T Reidy

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Highly skilled Executive Chef with experience in managing culinary teams, developing innovative menus, and ensuring top-quality dining experiences. Strengths include strong leadership skills, creativity in menu development, and proficiency in diverse cooking techniques. Noteworthy impact includes elevating restaurant reputation through culinary excellence and consistently meeting high standard of food safety and quality.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sous Chef

Westminster Village North
Indianapolis, IN
09.2024 - Current
  • In Conjunction with the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations of four kitchens, seven dining rooms, and catering/event facilities for a Senior Living Campus.
  • Responsibilities include Purchasing, Inventory, and scheduling for the healthcare operation also monthly teaching kitchens demonstrations with residents

Culinary Manager Preceptor

American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, IN
05.2021 - 09.2024
  • As Culinary Manager Preceptor I oversee approximately 20 staff to operate the dining programs for an assisted living community: currently with a census average of 110 residents.
  • Newly hired managers are trained in our operation.
  • I then install and mentor the new manager as they manage their operation.
  • 2021 Chef Showdown Champion Internal Culinary Competition

General Manager

Five Guys Burgers and Fries The Celtic Group
11.2020 - 05.2021

Director of Dietary Services

The Manor at Bethany Village
Horseheads, NY
05.2013 - 04.2020

Chef/Manager

Uncle Monk's Cafe
Chelsea, AL
10.2008 - 08.2009

Culinary Instructor/Restaurant Manager

Culinard, Virginia College
Birmingham, AL
10.2006 - 03.2008

Executive Chef/Instructor

Indian Springs School
Pelham, AL
08.2003 - 10.2006

General Manager

Buffalo's Southwest Cafe
Pelham, AL
10.2001 - 08.2003

Restaurant Chef

Marriott Thruway Hotel
Rochester, NY
05.1999 - 09.2001

Education

Bachelor of Science - Restaurant Operations

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Associate in science - Business Administration

Corning Community College
Corning, NY

Skills

  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Kitchen management
  • Sanitation standards
  • Culinary techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • ServSafe certification
  • Budgeting and cost control

Awards

  • 2005 ACF Chef of the Year, Birmingham Alabama Chapter
  • 2004-2006 ACF Birmingham Board Member
  • 2018 Certified Dietary Manager, valid thru 08/01/27
  • 2019 Recognition for Support of Steuben County ARC JOBS program
  • 2021 ASC Chef Showdown Champion

Timeline

Senior Sous Chef

Westminster Village North
09.2024 - Current

Culinary Manager Preceptor

American Senior Communities
05.2021 - 09.2024

General Manager

Five Guys Burgers and Fries The Celtic Group
11.2020 - 05.2021

Director of Dietary Services

The Manor at Bethany Village
05.2013 - 04.2020

Chef/Manager

Uncle Monk's Cafe
10.2008 - 08.2009

Culinary Instructor/Restaurant Manager

Culinard, Virginia College
10.2006 - 03.2008

Executive Chef/Instructor

Indian Springs School
08.2003 - 10.2006

General Manager

Buffalo's Southwest Cafe
10.2001 - 08.2003

Restaurant Chef

Marriott Thruway Hotel
05.1999 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - Restaurant Operations

Rochester Institute of Technology

Associate in science - Business Administration

Corning Community College