Sheamus built the foundation of his career with the Hillstone Restaurant Group in executive-level positions. Having held roles from General Manager and Executive Chef/Research and Development to Executive Chef & Vice President, he understands what it takes at every level to deliver a consistently high-quality guest experience, profitably. Subsequently, he was the Founding Chef & Partner at Farmstead Restaurant on Long Meadow Ranch in Napa Valley, considered one of America’s most beloved restaurants.

Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Sheamus spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farm and in his dad’s restaurant. His grandparents raised cattle, pigs, chickens, and grew melons, and some of his fondest memories are of shelling beans with his grandma, and tending the smokehouse with his grandpa. He got the nickname Chicken George, because he used to carry a chicken with him whenever he was on the farm. Sheamus’s father was a classically trained chef and insisted his mother-in-law was the best home cook he knew. Preserves, cured meats and fresh vegetables were always part of family meals. All of this instilled in him a love of and reverence for food.

He was on the opening team for Wolfgang Puck in Denver. He was then hired to open Sacre Blue with Don Gragg of Gramercy Tavern and Chez Panisse, and quickly promoted to Chef de Cuisine. He soon went to France, where he spent time in the kitchen of Michelin starred La Coupole with Chef Michele de Mateis. It was while in Europe that he began to fully shape his cooking philosophy of sourcing incredible, pristine ingredients and treating them simply, while pulling out the most flavor.

Sheamus helped open Mateo in Boulder, still considered, 17 years later, to be one of the city’s best restaurants. He went on to become the Vice President and executive chef of Hillstone Restaurant Group, Founding chef/partner at Farmstead Restaurant and then Senior Vice President of Culinary and Kitchen Innovation for BJ’s Restaurants. His decades of experience in recipe and product development, operational organization, systems and menu design, give him a depth and breadth of skill and expertise.

Sheamus attended the University of Arkansas, studying journalism, has been a guest speaker at Cornell University, commencement speaker at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, having also taught aspiring restaurant managers there. He was a Featured Chef at the prestigious James Beard House and continues to be part of the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour.

Angela has a hospitality career that spans 18+ years. While earning her business degree from San Diego State University, she found her passion for hospitality in fine dining with Mr. A’s in San Diego and Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe. After finishing school, she joined Hillstone Restaurant Group and was afforded the opportunity to work in multiple locations, managing a variety of areas of the business, including General Manager.

Angela grew up in California, and developed a love of travel that’s taken her to great cities across the United States, and around the world. While visiting top-notch bars, restaurants and hotels, she developed a love of unique, inspirational environments and excellent service. World-class cities like San Francisco, New York, Barcelona and Paris, helped shape her commitment to refined hospitality.

Founding Farmers Restaurant Group in Washington, D.C. sought out Angela to serve as their General Operations Manager for two restaurant openings in two years. Intent on broadening her experience, she then moved to San Francisco to manage the team and refine the front of house protocols at Coqueta SF, quickly becoming a sought-after operator in the Bay Area.

She served as GM for Range, and during her tenure, the restaurant received 3.5 stars from San Francisco Chronicle’s Michael Bauer. Angela was noticed by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Patterson and team for her impeccable standards and execution. She was asked to join the group as GM, and operated Haven, as well as leading the re-design and re-opening for San Francisco classic, Alfred’s Steakhouse.

Angela joined Sheamus Feeley Hospitality Group in 2016, leading the openings of 4 client restaurants in her first year, 3 of which were new concept restaurants for Barnes & Noble in 3 states across the U.S. She has since opened the SF Hospitality Group bar concept in the heart of Denver called Pony Up, where she serves as owner and operator. She continues to consult as a specialist in restaurant openings, re-design, service training, and beverage programs. Her goal is to establish thriving businesses and work environments, while upholding the highest standards of service and hospitality in every aspect of the restaurant business.

Chef Reid Shilling, who brings with him 20 years of industry experience at top-tier restaurants including The Dabney and Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Hillstone Restaurant Group and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. He focuses on Recipe and Menu development.