Lance Warren

Executive Chef @Bent Tree Country Club - Dallas

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

Leads all food service operations across five restaurants and three kitchens, setting culinary and service standards for dining, banquets, and specialty events.• Drives $5M+ in annual revenue with full ownership of labor, food cost, and operational performance. • Guides multi-unit teams through menu innovation, standardization, and elevated guest experiences aligned with brand identity.• Develops and mentors a team of 39 professionals and department heads, cultivating leaders and enhancing retention.• Directs procurement, cultivates strategic vendor partnerships, optimizes pricing structures, collaborates with marketing/supply chain, and plans product assortments.• Conducts cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting for multi-million dollar budget• Implemented system-wide improvements to labor models and workflows, boosting margins without increasing labor costs.• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders in design, construction, and leadership to execute a $38M new facility, integrating operational best practices.

University of Houston

Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel and Restaurant Management