Sean Ware

Experienced, passionate, seasoned chef manager relocated to the Washington D.C.,

Northern Virginia area seeks opportunity with vast opportunity of growth and stability. Suffolk, VA 23434

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Executive Chef with over fifteen years of progressive growth in high volume fine and upscale dining restaurants. Consistently met and exceeded P&L matrix while successfully developing subordinates in preparation for succession planning and promotion to the next level. Leads by setting example and positively influencing others to perform at the highest level of their potential. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Executive Chef

Renaissance Hotels - Portsmouth, VA

April 2022 to Present

Responsible for financial and culinary operations of this 5M upscale dining restaurant and banquets.

• Train and Develop Sous Chefs, supervisors and staff members

• Ensure adherence to recipes and operational procedures

• Maintain kitchen in accordance with DOH regulations

• Performed all food ordering.

• P&L analysis

• Menu development and implementation

• Develop schematics and line check sheets.

• Ensure that all food products meet product specification Executive Chef

Yard House - Virginia Beach, VA

June 2021 to April 2022

Responsible for financial and culinary operations of this 9M upscale dining restaurant

• Train and Develop Sous Chefs, supervisors and staff members

• Ensure adherence to recipes and operational procedures

• Maintain kitchen in accordance with DOH regulations

• Performed all food ordering.

• P&L analysis

• Implement training of new menu items directed from Corporate.

• Develop schematics and line check sheets.

• Ensure that all food products meet product specification Executive Chef

Waterman's Surfside Grille - Virginia Beach, VA

August 2020 to June 2021

Responsible for financial and culinary operations of this 14M upscale dining restaurant

• Train and Develop Sous Chefs, supervisors and staff members

• Ensure adherence to recipes and operational procedures

• Maintain kitchen in accordance with DOH regulations

• Performed all food ordering.

• P&L analysis

• Implement training of new menu items directed from Corporate.

• Develop schematics and line check sheets.

• Ensure that all food products meet product specification Executive Chef

Legal Sea Foods - Washington, DC

January 2017 to August 2020

(9M)

Executive Chef

Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery - Washington, DC October 2012 to October 2012

Sous Chef

Sous Chef

McCormick and Schmicks Seafood Restaurant - Crystal City, VA June 2011 to October 2012

(4M)

Sous Chef

Farmers and Fishers and Founding Famers - Washington, DC April 2010 to May 2011

(10.5M)

Sous Chef

Grand Lux Cafe - Chicago, IL

May 2007 to March 2010

(18M)

Sous Chef

Education

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL - Canton, MS

May 1998

Skills

• Culinary Experience

• Succession Planning

• Profit & Loss

• Restaurant Experience

• Catering

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Recruiting

• Leadership

• Scratch

• Banquet Experience

• Labor Cost Analysis

• Pricing

• POS

• Cooking

• Performance Management

• Restaurant Management

• Menu Planning

• Meal Preparation

• Food Preparation

• Purchasing

• Forecasting

• Employee Orientation

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

Food Handler Certification

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