Sean Spalding

Sean Spalding is a seasoned professional in the hospitality and entertainment sector, currently serving as a Senior Recruiting Partner at Goodwin Recruiting since February 2021, specializing in matching top candidates with operational, financial, marketing, and executive roles. Prior to this, Sean worked as a Senior Restaurant & Hotel Inspector for Michelin Food & Travel, where expertise was demonstrated through annual evaluations of over 400 establishments. Experience as a Chef and Restaurant Consultant from 2014 to 2018 involved recipe creation and profitability enhancement for local entrepreneurs. Earlier culinary achievements include roles at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and ADEGA Restaurant + Wine Bar, complemented by a solid foundation in operations management at The Coca-Cola Company. Sean holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington and an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.