James O'Shea
Lispatrick Lower Old Head Kinsale, Ireland
Summary
I am currently looking for ESL teaching positions in Japan. I gained a bachelor's in Microbiology and a master's in Food Microbiology. I worked in science for two years before following my passion and working as a chef. I have worked as a chef in Ireland for the past ten years. I have loved my work, but I am looking for a new career that affords a better work-life balance and allows me to live and work in Japan. I am TEFL-qualified and have lots of experience teaching and instructing people while working as a chef. I have also volunteered in disadvantaged schools in Dublin as a teaching assistant with the SUAS program. I think I will make an excellent ESL teacher for your organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Bulman Bar
Kinsale
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Supervised line cooks and coordinated daily meal preparation tasks.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Developed new menu items by experimenting with seasonal ingredients.
Chef de Partie
Cru Restaurant
Kinsale
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared high-quality dishes following restaurant recipes and standards.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on food preparation and safety practices.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
Education
MSc - Food Microbiology
University College Cork
01.2015
B.A - Microbiology
Trinity College Dublin
01.2012
Leaving certificate -
Belvedere College S.J
01.2007
Skills
- TEFL qualified
- Full Irish driving license
- Conversational Japanese (N4, approximately)
- Team Leader
- Experience in busy and demanding environments
- Experience working in Irish schools
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports - Soccer, Tennis, Bouldering
- Outdoors - Swimming, Hiking, Cycling
- Art - Photography, Music, Museums and Cinema
- Food and Travel - I am very passionate about food and travel. I love to visit and eat my way through different countries.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bulman Bar
01.2021 - 08.2025
Chef de Partie
Cru Restaurant
03.2018 - 12.2021
MSc - Food Microbiology
University College Cork
B.A - Microbiology
Trinity College Dublin
Leaving certificate -
Belvedere College S.J