DANIEL J LANE
*** ****** *****, **********, ** 23322 757-***-**** ********@***.***
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Award Winning Chef with over thirty years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience.
Specializing in American, Italian, French, Continental, Infusion and Special Dietary Cuisine.
Proven Financial Track Record
Featured in Club Magazine
Consistently high survey scores
Began career at the Waldorf Astoria under the Direction of John Doherty & Kerry Heffernan.
EXPERTISE
Menu Design and Management
Executive Chef with 21 years of experience in restaurant, catering, hotel and hospital cuisine
Create, budget and implement Special Occasion and Celebration Menu
Project sales and budget for food, beverage and labor
Train food beverage and sales team on programs Proficient in Kronos, Aloha and other ordering and menu development programs
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
2014-Present
Executive Chef, Morrison Healthcare-Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA
Develop Menu Choices within strict dietary guidelines
Become fluent with special dietary needs of patients on restricted diets
Guide staff on portion control, nutritional needs and strict recipe adherence
Consult with medical staff on flavorful diet alternatives when appropriate
Certified Chef for Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease
Prepare Staff for implementation of Ornish Heart Program and conduct regular adherence inspections
Provide and oversee food service for staff and guests in the retail area for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
2004-2014
Executive Chef, Town Point Club, Norfolk, VA
Private City Club Restaurant serving multicultural cuisine, producing $2.4 Million in revenue
Planned, Budgeted and promoted Special Events
Circle of Excellence winner, six consecutive years
Food and Beverage Team of the Year winner
Participated in “Taste of Hampton Roads” and “March of Dimes” Charity dinners
Winner - Pinehurst Wine Classic “Iron Chef” type competition
Produced Cooking Classes, Wine Dinners, Wine Tastings and Wine Pairings for members and guests
2002-2004
Executive Sous Chef, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA
Interim Executive Chef for 4 months
Planned, Budgeted and promoted VIP Dining Experience for Dignitaries and Celebrities
Kosher Kitchen and Special Events Chef, i.e. Zoo To Do, Taste of Norfolk
Food and Beverage Team of the Year winner
Banquet & Catering Responsibilities for up to 1400 guests
2000-2002
Executive Chef, Radisson Hotel Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Developed menu and wine list for 400 room hotel
Planned, budgeted seven banquet rooms
Contributed to the hotels positive financial
1995-2000
Executive Chef, ClubCorp - Greenbrier Country Club, Chesapeake, VA & Countryside Country Club, Clearwater, FL
Simultaneously managed a la carte and catered functions
Established off-premises catering at Golf Course
Trained two chefs for Executive Chef positions within ClubCorp
Chef of the Year Nomination
Food and Beverage Team of the Year winner
EDUCATION
Cornell University (continuing education program sponsored by Waldorf-Astoria)
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (continuing education sponsored by Waldorf-Astoria)
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Napa, CA (sponsored by ClubCorp) – Wine and International Foods 1998 & 2007
Workshop – “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” with author Stephen R. Covey (sponsored by ClubCorp)
References and Documentation will be furnished upon determination of Mutual Interest