Dan Sjullie
Des Moines,IA
Summary
To obtain a career with a company that shares the same interests and values as I do. Culinary Director with a diverse background in food service management and menu development. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at team building, budgeting, and implementing innovative culinary trends in menu creation. Notably successful in enhancing guest experiences while successfully increasing revenue and reducing costs. Known for maintaining high quality standards in all areas of kitchen operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Director
Edencrest Assisted Living
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented culinary programs for resident satisfaction.
- Oversaw kitchen staff training on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Managed inventory control and procurement of kitchen supplies.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and health standards.
- Coordinated special events and seasonal menus for residents.
- Evaluated resident feedback to improve dining experiences continuously.
- Fostered teamwork among culinary staff to enhance service quality.
- Prepared menu items such as appetizers, entrees, desserts according to recipes or customer request.
- Organized the inventory and purchase of food, equipment, and supplies to meet daily operational needs.
Executive Chef
Beaverdale Estates ind. living
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Supervised kitchen operations to uphold high-quality meal preparation standards.
- Developed seasonal menus emphasizing fresh, local ingredients.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food safety and culinary techniques.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and supply levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained kitchen safety standards.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment to enhance morale among staff members.
- Monitored kitchen operations and staff adherence to proper food handling procedures.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate menu changes and special events.
Executive Chef
College Chefs – Drake University
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
Executive Chef
Eurest Dining – Wells Fargo Vista Drive
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Along with the above mentioned experiences, this one added Subsidized accounts and retail outlets; Multi unit operations.
- Cash handling and banking transactions.
Education
High School - General Studies
East High School
Des Moines, IA06-1990
Skills
- Executive Chef, managing financials, Writing Menu’s, Training staff, labor, inventory, hiring, scheduling, firing, computer skills, and most other facets involved in food and beverage
Certification
Serve Safe Manager
Timeline
Culinary Director
Edencrest Assisted Living
12.2024 - 06.2025
Executive Chef
Beaverdale Estates ind. living
09.2019 - 06.2024
Executive Chef
College Chefs – Drake University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Executive Chef
Eurest Dining – Wells Fargo Vista Drive
01.2009 - 01.2013
High School - General Studies
East High School