Daniel Nemec is the Corporate Executive Chef for Kirby's Prime Steakhouse, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, & Woodfire by Kirby's. Daniel started in the restaurant business over 21 years ago. Daniel graduated from the Texas Culinary Academy in May of 1999 where he was classically French trained. After working extensively under two European Master Chefs Daniel became the Executive Chef at The Belgin in Austin, TX.

In 2001 Daniel became the Executive Chef for Girasole, also in Austin. In 2003 Chef Nemec was recruited by the Kirby's restaurant family to become the multi-unit steakhouse's chain first Corporate Executive Chef. Since accepting the position Chef Daniel has created dozens of new menu items for the company, oversees 5 kitchens, designed the menu for the company's new concept "Woodfire", and continues to develop new menus for future concepts as well.