David Lambert
Frisco,TX
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. I've been a part of 6 openings in my year career including Seasons 52(the original '03) and The Boathouse(2015). Problem solving and holding the standard is always the focus.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Quartino's Ristorante (Gibson's Restaurant Group)
02.2023 - Current
- Opening the second location for the concept.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Hiring, training, and developing hourly and supervisor roles
- Bringing the restaurants culture to the staff and customers through the food and service
- Balancing the P&L through recipe accuracy and labor management
Sous Chef
The Boathouse (Gibson’s Restaurant Group)
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Opened the concept from day one, developed menu items, training guides, HACCP procedures, prep program par levels, station set up, crew hiring and training, and allergy program for the menu
- Managed a crew of 125 BOH team.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Chef Assistant
Narcoossee’s at The Grand Floridian Hotel, Walt Disney World
01.2011 - 01.2015
Executive Chef
(JHM Hotels) The Waterfront Inn
01.2009 - 01.2011
Chef
(JHM Hotels) Courtyard Marriot
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sous Chef
Sugar Mill Hotel
01.2006 - 01.2008
Chef Assistant
Jiko - Animal Kingdom Lodge
01.2004 - 01.2006
Cook
Seasons 52
01.2003 - 01.2004
Assistant Chef
The Breakers/Fathom
01.2000 - 01.2003
Head Cook
Mission Inn
01.1999 - 01.2000
Line Leader (Head Cook)
Kate Belles Steak House
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Culinary Arts Degree -
Lake County Area Vo-Tech
Central, FLSkills
Team Leadership
Food Safety
Inventory Management
Allergy awareness
Menu development
Timeline
Sous Chef
Quartino's Ristorante (Gibson's Restaurant Group)
02.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The Boathouse (Gibson’s Restaurant Group)
01.2015 - 02.2023
Chef Assistant
Narcoossee’s at The Grand Floridian Hotel, Walt Disney World
01.2011 - 01.2015
Executive Chef
(JHM Hotels) The Waterfront Inn
01.2009 - 01.2011
Chef
(JHM Hotels) Courtyard Marriot
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sous Chef
Sugar Mill Hotel
01.2006 - 01.2008
Chef Assistant
Jiko - Animal Kingdom Lodge
01.2004 - 01.2006
Cook
Seasons 52
01.2003 - 01.2004
Assistant Chef
The Breakers/Fathom
01.2000 - 01.2003
Head Cook
Mission Inn
01.1999 - 01.2000
Line Leader (Head Cook)
Kate Belles Steak House
01.1998 - 01.1999
Culinary Arts Degree -
Lake County Area Vo-Tech
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