Austin Sinski
Cayce,SC
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with multiple cuisines, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Bourbon
05.2021 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Pit Master/Sous Chef
Midwood Smokehouse
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group USA
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
GED -
CPCC
Charlotte, NC06.2012
Skills
- Performance Review
- Operations Analysis
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Special Events
- Culinary Trends
Certification
WSET Level one certified. A basic knowledge of wines.
Brewing beer. Testing new ideas at home
My Father and I have been brewing beer for the past 10 years. We love brewing different styles. Anything from a Porter, to a Maibock, to an IPA. I also love testing new ideas at home, I love cooking for friends and family, so sometimes they are my guinea pigs.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Bourbon
05.2021 - Current
Pit Master/Sous Chef
Midwood Smokehouse
10.2016 - 05.2021
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group USA
03.2014 - 10.2016
GED -
CPCC