Lance Lombard
Gainesville
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking to contribute to an organization that prioritizes employee growth and success. Offers a unique blend of leadership, culinary expertise, and financial acumen to enhance workplace culture and drive team performance. Eager to join a company committed to excellence in its industry, fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Passionate about creating a positive impact and achieving shared goals within a dynamic team setting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Creative Dining Services
Cleveland, GA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Oversaw all aspects of food service operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and quality control
- Managed a team of 35 staff members, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in menu offerings and dining experience
- Achieved an increase in customer satisfaction scores within the first year by implementing new service standards
- Managed multiple dining facilities across different locations, ensuring consistent quality and service standards
General Manager
SAGE Dining Services
Rabun Gap, GA
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Served many roles for SAGE. Lead Cook (1 yrs), Executive Chef (1 yr), ASFD (1 yr), Food Services Director (2 yrs), Culinary Support (1 yr.), General Manager (9 yrs)
- Extensive experience in implementing quality control procedures and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Strong leadership skills in managing diverse teams and achieving operational excellence.
Chef Owner
Bistro 239
Rome, Georgia
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sales Associate
Sysco Food Services
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2005 - 01.2007
Manager
Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant
Rome, Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sous Chef
Barnsley Gardens Resort
Adairsville, GA
01.2001 - 01.2004
General Manager
The Levee Restaurant
Rome, GA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Bachelors - Business Management, Minor in English
Shorter University
Rome, Georgia01-2011
Certified Chef - undefined
American Culinary Federation
Atlanta, Georgia01-2003
Skills
- Well-organized and efficient
- Self-motivated, assertive, and can quickly learn new procedures and methods
- Skilled at finding innovative ways to achieve the goals of the company
- Professional demeanor
- Dependable – can work without supervision; able to follow directions, both oral and written
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Work well with a diverse group of people
- Honest, friendly, excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated accuracy, and attention to detail
- Work well in a team environment and find my work ethic to be contagious
- Committed to assisting others
- Successfully managed budgets from $850,000 to $2,500,00000, to achieve a high degree of guest satisfaction
- Managed up to three kitchens at once successfully
- Maintained low operating costs, cutting expenditures were feasible
- Create spreadsheets using MS Excel to track financial and operational goals
- Staff leadership
- Sanitation standards
- Staff training and development
- Ordering and purchasing
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised a team of 35 staff members.
- Achieved greater guest satisfaction by implementing hospitality-driven training with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Minor in English
- ACF Certified Chef through ACF Apprenticeship and Gulf Coast College
- Twenty-five years of experience in kitchens
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Twenty years of supervisory skill (Teams of 3 to 35 employees)
- ServSafe certified through 2027.
Timeline
Food Service Director
Creative Dining Services
01.2024 - 01.2026
General Manager
SAGE Dining Services
01.2009 - 01.2024
Chef Owner
Bistro 239
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sales Associate
Sysco Food Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
Manager
Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sous Chef
Barnsley Gardens Resort
01.2001 - 01.2004
General Manager
The Levee Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2001
Certified Chef - undefined
American Culinary Federation
Bachelors - Business Management, Minor in English
Shorter University
Servsafe Certified
Certified through 2027