Daniel Sorensen
Cornerstone Sports Pub and Eatery
Oconomowoc,WI
14
years of professional experience
Professional culinary leader with robust background in upscale dining and kitchen management. Demonstrates strong leadership in team collaboration, ensuring consistent culinary excellence and high standard of service. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments, driving results and enhancing dining experiences.
Work History
Kitchen Manager
5 Months- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management processes for kitchen supplies.
- Partnered with event planners, sales teams, and clients to finalize menus, service styles, timelines and logistical needs for diverse event types
- Created detailed prep lists, production schedules, and staffing plans to support simultaneous events and daily kitchen operations
- Partnered directly with the business owner to develop and execute a strategic plan that expanded the banquet program, increasing event volume and revenue.
Executive Sous Chef
1 Year 9 Months- Led kitchen operations to ensure timely and high-quality food preparation to Bartolotta standards.
- Mentored junior chefs, enhancing skills and promoting team cohesion.
- Conducted inventory management to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Organized special events and catering services, showcasing culinary expertise to a wider audience.
Executive Chef
2 Years 3 Months- Integral in creating and maintaining a level of quality and consistency unmatched in the award-winning Hob Nob Supper Club’s 70-year History.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assign tasks for various stages of food production.
- Monitor kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and established proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
Sous Chef
4 Years 4 Months- Analyzed numerous featured menu items and improved on quality, flavor, and profitability to harness the ambiance of the Hob Nob Supper Club.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
5 Years 4 Months- Owned and Operated a high-quality, family friendly Sports Bar.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective performance.
- Generated employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Education
Associate of Science - Sales and Marketing Education
- Associates of Arts - Sales and Marketing 1992
- GPA: 4.0 GPA
- Dean's List -1990-92
- Honor Roll -1990-92
Skills
Operational Awareness
Rapid Problem-solving
High-volume Production and Multitasking
Banquet Exectution
Menu Development
Workflow Coordination
Food Quality and Presentation
Inventory Management
Cross-functional Communication
Vendor Relations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sold fine wine on-premise to restaurants for 6 years and was awarded top on-premise salesman 5 of the six years.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Cornerstone Sports Pub and Eatery
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Executive Sous Chef
Joey Girard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club
04.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Executive Chef
Hob Nob Supper Club & Cocktail Lounge
01.2022 - 04.2024Read More
Sous Chef
Hob Nob Supper Club & Cocktail Lounge
09.2017 - 01.2022Read More
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Self-employed
04.2012 - 08.2017Read More
Gateway Technical College
Associate of Science from Sales and Marketing Education
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