Spencer Harries
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic leader in the culinary industry with a track record of turning underperforming restaurants into profitable locations. Skilled in problem resolution, inventory control, and labor cost optimization, dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment and driving operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Executive Chef
Hash House a Go Go
10.2017 - 05.2026
- Developed innovative menu items to enhance guest experience and align with brand identity.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, improving efficiency and reducing food waste through strategic resource management.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented seasonal menu changes based on market trends, ensuring relevance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented rigorous food safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
General Manager/Training General Manager
Hash House a Go Go
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Brought 3 underperforming restaurant locations into the black in between 6-12 months through rigorous inventory and labor optimization.
- Implemented strategies to enhance sales by 25% at Connecticut location, concurrently optimizing food costs by 4% and labor costs by 3%.
- Directed all aspects of restaurants operations ensuring exceptional guest experiences, financial performance, and operational excellence.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined staff training programs to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Experienced leading, coaching, and holding restaurant staff and management accountable; ensuring teamwork, profitability, and continuous improvement .
- Fosters guest first mentality, understanding brand recognition and guest retention are built through consistent quality and memorable hospitality.
- Successfully achieved sales, profitability and operational goals while maintaining high standards of culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary/Hospitality Management
The Art Institutes
Denver Co04-2000
Skills
- Operations management
- Leadership and team building
- Team player
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Inventory control
- Labor cost controls
- Sound judgment
- POS; Micros and Toast
- Inventory Management: Crunch Time and Restaraunt 365
Certification
Serve Safe Certification, 4/07/26-4/07/31
Food Handler Safety Training Card, Southern Nevada Health Department-expires 8/20/2028.
Sheriff's Card Non-Gaming, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,-Expires 08/20/2030.
Timeline
Corporate Executive Chef
Hash House a Go Go
10.2017 - 05.2026
General Manager/Training General Manager
Hash House a Go Go
06.2011 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary/Hospitality Management
The Art Institutes