(Left to Right) Sean Carmichael: Executive Chef,
Lynn Robisch Hay: Owner, Wendy Morrissey: Marketing Manager, Heather Wythers: Banquet Manager
Lynn Robisch
Hay
Lynn, owner and founder of Chez Hay
Catering, graduated in 1992 from the University of Kansas
and pursued a career at Xerox before following her dream
of opening a catering company. Lynn
started Chez Hay Catering out of her home in the spring of
2000. The name Chez Hay (pronounced Shay Hay) means “At
the Hay’s”, as Lynn spent several years working
from the kitchen in her basement.
In 2000, Lynn graduated
with high distinction from Southeast Community College with
a Culinary Arts degree. Lynn was
awarded The 2006 Honored Graduate from the Food Service/Hospitality
program at Southeast Community College and in 2007 The Lincoln Business Journals 40 Under 40 award.
Lynn’s first job in a commercial kitchen was in a restaurant
called DiNapoli here in Lincoln, Nebraska. She worked
as a pastry chef under DiNapoli’s Chef Sean Carmichael. Sean
is now the Executive Chef of Chez Hay Catering and Lynn feels
very fortunate to have him overseeing the culinary creations
in the kitchen. In addition to owning the business, she currently is a chef instructor at Iowa Western Community College and serves on the Union Bank & Trust Private Banking Board.
Lynn also has a wonderful son named Miles who
keeps her very busy.
“His constant antics and humor are
a daily reminder of his late father.”
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Sean Carmichael
Sean, executive chef of
Chez Hay Catering, attended the University of Nebraska Art College before moving
to Colorado to pursue his passion for food. In 1996,
Sean graduated from the Colorado Art Institute with a degree
in Culinary Arts. After college, Sean returned to Lincoln
and worked for Inn Harms Way and helped open up DiNapoli and
J. Finnegan's.
Sean is known for his creativity, artful plate design as well
as delectable flavors. Sean’s talents have been
featured on two local television programs called “10-11
News: In the Kitchen” as well as “Time Warner Cable:
Now We’re Cookin”. Sean is also the co-author of “Dueling Chefs: A Vegetarian & a Meat Lover Debate the Plate ” a
discussion of meat and vegetarian entrees.
Sean has two beautiful boys, Camden and Graham, and a fabulous
wife, Starr, who wishes Sean would cook more at home.
“One
heck of a sweet guy.”
Wendy Morrissey
Wendy, marketing manager and event planner at Chez Hay, is able to single-handedly plan each event down to the smallest detail with each client while also maintaining our flourishing catering schedule.
Wendy came to us with a bachelors degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has previous experience planning weddings and events in the floral industry and her marketing experience comes from areas including banking and non-profits.
In her off time, she and husband Matt enjoy spending time with their new daughter, golfing and gardening.
"My love of planning and organizing events and seeing it all come together, makes each day a gratifying experience."
Heather Wythers
Heather, banquet manager, recently joined Chez Hay this year. She feels fortunate to have such an amazing staff of servers and bartenders. Their dedication and initiative make managing several events in one day possible.
She earned an associates degree in food service and hospitality with a focus in culinary arts and restaurant management. She has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant/catering industry.
Heather is a wife and mother of two sons. Her schedule is always busy and changing, but she still manages to make balancing work and family look easy.
"My goal is to insure an exclusive and memorable experience during every event at Chez Hay."
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