Sean Owens

Sean Owens is an accomplished culinary expert and consultant with extensive experience in the hospitality and culinary arts sectors. Currently serving as World Skills Chief Expert for Culinary Arts at WorldSkills International and as UK Training Manager for WorldSkills UK, Owens has played a pivotal role in training UK squad members for international cookery competitions. Involvement also includes being Deputy Chief Expert for Culinary Arts with WorldSkills Africa and managing SOFOOD Consultancy, providing specialized consultancy services for food and hospitality. Owens has held various significant positions, including Head of Food Operations at the Downey Group and Chef Proprietor of Gardiners Restaurant. Educational background includes executive leadership training at Harvard Kennedy School and distinctions from multiple institutions in professional cookery and management. Additionally, Owens is recognized for prowess in food photography.