Sean Whelan
Leicester,NC
Summary
With a proven track record at Amici’s Italian Restaurant, I elevated food quality by sourcing premium ingredients and negotiating cost-effective vendor contracts. Expert in kitchen management and team leadership, I excel in maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation, ensuring both operational excellence and culinary delight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Amici’s Italian Restaurant
Waynesville, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Increased overall food quality by sourcing premium ingredients from trusted suppliers while managing cost controls effectively.
- Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Chef De Cuisine
Frogs Leap Public House
Waynesville, NC
05.2011 - 11.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Increased overall food quality by sourcing premium ingredients from trusted suppliers while managing cost controls effectively.
- Managed budgetary constraints by negotiating favorable vendor contracts without sacrificing ingredient quality or availability during seasonal fluctuations.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Graham High School
Graham, NC06.2002
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Food presentation
- Allergy awareness
- Staff Training
- Food preparation techniques
- Culinary techniques
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Head Chef
Amici’s Italian Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Frogs Leap Public House
05.2011 - 11.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Graham High School