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Sean Cousins, Director of Culinary
Sean joined The Joseph Richard Group in September 2018 after an impressive history as Executive Chef and Co-Owner of SoCial at Le Magasin in Gastown. He graduated from the Professional Culinary Program at Dubrulle Culinary Institute and he spent time training in London, England, working at the Dorchester Hotel and the Michelin 3-star L’Odeon Restaurant. Upon returning to Vancouver, Cousins moved to C restaurant to work with Chef Robert Clark and “discover and understand contemporary skills after working in many classical environments”. He has worked as Executive Chef for Raincity Grill and was Executive Chef/Partner in Ocean 6 Seventeen on the False Creek Waterfront. He most recently completed 10 years as Executive Chef at the Vancouver Club.
Andy Slinn, Executive Chef
Chef Andy Slinn has been a key part of The Joseph Richard Group team since the opening of Townhall Public House Langley in 2010. Chef Slinn earned his Red Seal certification in 2011 and has over ten years’ experience in a lead culinary role. Andy was the first chef hired at The Joseph Richard Group and is responsible for having developed the food and beverage selection that is currently available at all JRG establishments. In addition to working directly with Chef Cousins, Chef Slinn will continue to work directly with our instore culinary teams to ensure the highest level of food product is presented at each of our locations.
David Jorge, Corporate Chef
After years of self-directed culinary studies, experimentation with techniques and ingredients, and honing his skills through events and gatherings, Jorge’s lifelong dedication to his passion for cooking secured his victory on MasterChef Canada Season 2, where he earned the title of his dreams: Chef.
Following his MasterChef victory, Chef David Jorge joined The Joseph Richard Group as Corporate Chef. He began developing the menu for the latest concept, S+L Kitchen & Bar, including his signature ‘Dream Seasoning’, his famous Master Chicken, and the Sablefish that started it all, while also adding many exciting dishes to the menus at other JRG establishments. Chef Jorge’s contributions reflect a love of comfort food and honest flavours.