Jackson Lamb

Culinary Management

Office: Hospitality Learning Center (HLC) 209M
Phone: 303-556-3254
Email: lambjo@msudenver.edu

Education:

Master's Degree    1999
Master of Business Administration
Colorado State University

A.A.S. Degree 1973
Hotel Restaurant Administration
Delhi State College

Certificate    2000
Ecole Superieure de Cuisine Francais
Paris, France

Areas of Expertise:

  • Basic Culinary Skills
  • Foodservice Purchasing
  • Cost Control
  • Classical, International and Mediterranean Service
  • Beverage Identification
  • Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Event Management
  • Leadership in the Food Service Industry
  • Advanced Beverage Management
  • History of Culture and Cuisine

Awards and Certifications:

  • Chef Andy Award, from the Taste of the NFL “For 10 years of outstanding service and dedication to the Taste of the NFL event and its mission” 2010
  • Admiral John Ney Award for Culinary Support Training for the US Navy, April 2008 
    Colorado Chefs Association, “Chef of Distinction” 2007
  • Certified Hospitality Educator, American Hotel and Lodging Association 2007
  • National Restaurant Association “Serve Safe” Certification for Sanitation 2006
  • Certified Cellar Master, In Vino Veritas Wine School 2005
  • Certified Sous Chef, American Culinary Federation 2004

Career Highlights:

  • Adjunct Professor, Metropolitan State University, Denver, Colorado, 2001-2007
  • Executive Chef, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, 2005-2007
  • Senior Instructor, Art Institute of Colorado, School of Culinary Arts, Denver, Colorado, 1994-2005
  • Account Executive, Robinson Dairy, Denver, Colorado, 1991-1995
  • Wellshire Inn, Denver, Colorado, Manager of fine dining restaurant and banquet facility, 1992-1993
  • Premier Venture Restaurants, Denver, Colorado, General Manager in Restaurant Corporation with 6 properties, 1983-1991
  • Epicurean Catering, Denver, Colorado, Sous Chef, Banquet Captain, 1977-1988

Memberships / Affiliations

  • Chairman of the Board, Education Fund, Colorado Chefs Association, 2010
    Member, Food Bank of the Rockies Board of Directors, 2009-present
  • Networking Chairman, Western Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educators 2010
  • President, Education Fund, Colorado Chefs Association, 2009
  • Member, Visit Denver 2008-present
  • Member, Metro Denver Hotel Association 2008-present
  • Faculty Advisor, Colorado Restaurant Association, Metro State Chapter, 2007-2009
  • Treasurer, Les Amis d’Escoffier Society Culinary Group, 2008-present
  • Faculty Advisor, International Food Service Executives Association, 2008
  • Board member, Colorado Chefs Association, 2007-present
  • Member, National Restaurant Association 2000-present
  • Member, American Culinary Federation, 1996-present
  • President, Hole in the Wall Gang, Denver Chapter, 1995 (Western Historical and Preservation)
  • Member, Hole in the Wall Gang, Denver Chapter,1985-present