Jeffrey Mahony has more than 18 years experience in the restaurant industry.  Most of these were spent working with fresh seafood.  He began his career at the Pelican Fish restaurant in Fort Collins, CO. During his tenure, Mahony worked his way up from host to chef and eventually, general manager. The restaurant was named “Best Seafood Place” and the “People’s Choice Restaurant” for eight years by the Fort Collins Coloradoan.

After leaving the Pelican Fish Company, Mahony helped to open Fins Fish Market and Grill and then worked for Omni Interlocken Resort.

In 2001, he began working at McCormick’s Fish House & Bar, sister concept to McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant. There, he refined his skills under the guidance of Executive Chef Stephen Vice.  After two years as a sous chef for McCormick’s, he was given his own restaurant in the Denver TechCenter.

In addition to his restaurant experience, Mahony has worked in both the wholesale and importing sides of the fresh seafood industry.

Mahony was born in California and lived in Germany for five years, but considers Colorado his home.

Be sure to check out his great Lemongrass and Shitake Barramundi recipe!