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Ainsley Kurczynski

Boulder,CO

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef de Cuisine

Rosetta Hall
08.2023 - Current
  • Updated physical and digital menus for each of the eight stalls in Food Hall
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and cooks.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering their growth and development within the team.
  • Worked efficiently in developing new menu items and costing effectively based on seasonal ingredients
  • Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
  • Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.

Executive Chef

Flowerchild
02.2017 - 05.2023
  • Maintain food and labor costs under budget by 1% and 1-2%, respectively, without sacrificing food or service quality
  • Develop and manage a team of 2 sous chefs and 30 hourly employees.
  • Obtain and maintain manager-level food safety certifications
  • Selected to participate in bi-annual Fox Restaurant Concepts University where chefs learn and improve operational knowledge and management skills
  • Promoted from Line Cook to Executive Chef within the first 5 years with the company

Shift Leader

True Food Kitchen
11.2014 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw closing shifts in partnership with Sous Chef
  • Operated sauté station and outside expo to ensure food quality and manage ticket times to be within company standards
  • Trained new managers and chefs in areas of food standards and company culture

Sous Chef

PF Changs
05.2009 - 01.2017
  • Grew from dining room support to pantry line cook and eventually Sous Chef
  • Managed pantry station during high volume hours while adhering to time and food quality standards
  • Coordinated with new restaurant opening teams to provide training at 3 new locations in California and Michigan

Education

Temecula Valley Highschool
Temecula, CA

Skills

  • New Restaurant Openings
  • Employee Development
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Allergen awareness
  • Menu development

Accomplishmentsandskills

  • New Restaurant Openings: Supported 3 openings for P.F. Chang's and 3 openings for Flower Child, providing training and development for approximately 40 employees.
  • Employee Development: Develop young and overlooked employees into high-performing, passionate team members who receive promotions within the same organization or career-advancing opportunities elsewhere.
  • Leadership: Able to identify ways to communicate and understand employee motivations and create a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.
  • Time Management: Effectively and efficiently manage day to accomplish competing priorities.
  • Communication: Able to communicate well during high stress times with varying communication styles.

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Chef de Cuisine

Rosetta Hall
08.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Flowerchild
02.2017 - 05.2023

Shift Leader

True Food Kitchen
11.2014 - 02.2017

Sous Chef

PF Changs
05.2009 - 01.2017

Temecula Valley Highschool

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