“Chef Michael Kornick is hands down one of the most important mentors and colleagues I have ever had the chance to work with in all my years as a chef. I had the privilege of working under him during the opening of N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms in Las Vegas where he spearheaded the culinary program and put us on the map as one of the best steakhouses in the city. Chef Kornick is definitely a strategic thinker as well as one of the wisest and most knowledgeable people in our field, covering both kitchen operations as well as the service and hospitality aspects of our business. Over the years, he has always been available to me not only as a mentor, but also as a dear friend. Chef MK is always my first phone call when I am in need of solid advice for my restaurant.”

—Barry Dakake, Executive Chef/Owner, Barry’s Prime Las Vegas

“To work with Chef ( Micahel Kornick) is to prepare for life both inside and outside of hospitality. When both Katrina and I look at where we are we know fully that it is because of him; his coaching, his support, and his ability to cultivate a nurturing environment.”

—Jenner Tomaska, Chef/Owner, Esme Restaurant, Chicago, Michelin Star 2022

“My mentor, Chef Kornick, aka mk is the reason why and how i got to where I am in the culinary world. His passion and love for our industry, teaching and training has impacted so many Chef’s and front of house professionals, is simply been the best experience for so many. Working alongside mk for so many years has been a priceless education.”

—Geno Bernardo ,Executive Chef, The Summit Club, Discovery Land Co., Las Vegas

“mk has been a great mentor and influence on my career. I have worked on several projects and openings with mk over the last 20 years from fine dining steakhouses, large volume catering to casual concepts.

Still today, I use many “mk’isms” in my own training and development of the teams I work with.

His passion for food, wine, service and hospitality is not only unmatched but infectious. He is a motivating force in any organization.”

—Chris Conlon, Corporate Executive Chef, Pink Taco N.Y.C.

“I worked for Chef Michael Kornick for 11 years. These were the most informative years of my entire career. Working with Chef Kornick under his tutelage gave me the building blocks and skills to start my own Wine Distribution and Consulting Companies in Miami Florida.”

—Christian Margesson, Owner, The Cult Wine Exchange & Margesson Consulting; Formerly Wine & Spirits Director at The N9NE Group Las Vegas