Kurt D'Aurizio

Experience

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  Bold American Food Company

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Directed Atlanta's premier catering and special events company. Oversaw 150% growth of company over five years to $4.5 M annual revenue. Managed staff of forty with four middle managers and full time kitchen staff of twelve. Oversaw high end catering and special events company with 4.5 million in annual sales. Managed staff of forty including four managers who reported to me. Menu development, food design and presentation, budgeting, P&L, cost controls, scheduling, staffing, company development, and other responsibilities.

  • Executive Chef

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  • Executive Chef

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
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  Kingston Plantation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Executive Chef

  Oversaw premier oceanfront resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Managed nearly $3 M in expenses on $10 M food and beverage revenue. Supervised three Sous chefs, up to forty full time employees, and serving up to 2,000 guests per day. Reduced food cost and labor cost to under budget

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  Divine Dining Group

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2011

  Director of Cuisine / Corporate Chef

  Developed and opened five new conceptsAwarded AAA four diamonds twice, Umi Pacific Grille and Divine PrimeLed cultural developmentTaught chefs to lower food, labor, and other controllable costsReduced fine dining food cost by 2% across all unitsCreated budgets for conceptsOversaw purchasing deals, implemented bid programsFront man for public relations, several print and television appearancesActed as advisor, involved with company decisions and discussions

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  D'Aurizio Consulting

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

  Culinary and Restaurant Consultant

  Consulting with Jacksonville business owners to improve their food service operations and profitability.

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  I. M. Sulzbacher Center

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

  Executive Chef and Food Service Director

  Managing all culinary operations, serving 1,500 meals daily, purchasing, hiring and mentoring staff, community relations, cost controls, establishing culture of professionalism, pride, passion, and success.

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  1748 Bakehouse

  Sept 2016 - May 2022

  Culinary creator / owner

  Brick and Mortar now open in Historic Springfield, 1748 N. Main Street, come see us for fresh-baked deliciousness!www.1748bakehouse.com

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  VeeChee Vegan Cheese

  Apr 2022 - now

  Business Owner