CHEF SEAN KOMMER
Chef Sean Kommer was born and raised on Long Island. He was inspired to pursue a life in the kitchen while working at Quogue Beach Club and admiring the grillmaster. His culinary journey has brought him to some of the world’s best restaurants including Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Las Vegas (1 Michelin star), Disfrutar in Barcelona (2 Michelin stars), Quique Dacosta in Denia, Spain (3 Michelin stars), Tokyo’s Shirosaka (1 Michelin star), and Tetsuya in Sydney, Australia (3 Hats). After a whirlwind of diverse cooking experiences across four countries, Sean recently returned to his home state of New York where he currently spearheads his private chef app startup: Gradito.
Career Highlights
Bouchon Las Vegas
Disfrutar
Quique Dacosta
Shirosaka Tokyo
Tetsuya Sydney
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.