Chef Kinsey Leodler-Rescigno is a seasoned culinary and hospitality professional with a deep appreciation for diverse flavors, cuisines, and the experiences that bring people together. Her perspective has been shaped by extensive travel, a career spanning both the kitchen and operations, and a lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

Raised in Southern California, Chef Kinsey’s culinary journey began as soon as she could hold a knife. Her professional career officially began in 2012 under Chef Deborah Scott at the acclaimed Island Prime Steakhouse in San Diego. After relocating to the Pacific Northwest, she discovered a passion for kitchen management and operations, spending several years with one of the nation’s largest sports restaurant corporations. In that role, she was assigned to restaurant locations throughout the region with a focus on improving operations, developing teams, and driving key performance metrics.

Chef Kinsey went on to serve as General Manager of Two Doors Down, a beloved Seattle burger and beer bar, before becoming Director of Operations for a Seattle-based celebrity chef and Top Chef alum. These experiences gave her a comprehensive understanding of hospitality from both the guest-facing and operational perspectives, with a particular focus on building strong teams and creating efficient, successful restaurants.

Driven by her belief in the power of food to bring people together and create memorable experiences, Chef Kinsey co-founded Communion Bay Supper Club with her wife, Chef Britt Rescigno, in 2023. The innovative pop-up dinner and events company combined their complementary talents and shared passion for hospitality, creating unique culinary experiences for guests across the country.

Today, as co-founder of Fiamma, Chef Kinsey serves as the operational backbone of the restaurant, bringing together her extensive experience in hospitality, operations, and team leadership. Yet her passion for cooking remains at the heart of everything she does. You’ll often find her in the kitchen perfecting her chocolate budino, developing new recipes, or working alongside the team to ensure every detail of the guest experience reflects their shared commitment to excellence.