Tristan Spence
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Executive Chef with expertise in food safety, menu planning, and operations management. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and enhance patient satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective team training.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare / PCMH Hospital
Tell City, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality control standards.
- Spearheaded retail sales initiatives, achieving a 54% growth in revenue.
- Partnered with dieticians to develop, design and executed innovative menus to elevate patient satisfaction and tailored meal plans that enhance patient health and wellness outcomes.
- Oversaw management of $25,000 inventory of food ingredients and supplies to optimize vendor order planning.
- Collaborated among executive chefs across company network to exchange best practices and innovate menu items.
Traveling Chef
Morrison Healthcare
Marietta, OH
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated timely resolution of staffing issues, enhancing hospital operations. Achieved improved staff readiness through targeted training programs. Contributed to successful menu openings, elevating patient satisfaction.
- Increased performance and efficiency of team members, enhancing professional growth and accountability.
- Analyzed facility operations and enforced compliance with health regulations to uphold food safety standards, produced detailed reports for management review.
Chef De Tournant
The Galley Restaurant & Bar
Marietta, OH
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw successful catering operations, ensuring meticulous menu planning and food presentation to enhance guest experiences.
- Collaborated with front-of-house management to enhance table turnover efficiency and facilitate seamless communication between kitchen and service staff during peak shifts.
- Collaborated with executive chef on various responsibilities to maintain seamless kitchen functionality.
Private Chef
The Ross Foundation
Parkersburg, WV
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Executed meal preparation and showcased versatility by crafting high-quality dishes utilizing fresh local ingredients across diverse global cuisines.
- Ensured adherence to confidentiality agreements with elite clients to provide discreet and tailored culinary experiences.
- Responded swiftly to last-minute menu changes and guest count adjustments, ensuring quality and presentation standards remained intact.
- Collaborated with household staff to orchestrate large gatherings, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV05-2020
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg Highschool
Parkersburg, WV05-2018
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- ServSafe certification
- Hiring, training, and development
- Operations management
- Catering and events
- Dietary restrictions
- Allergy awareness
- Menu pricing
Timeline
Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare / PCMH Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Traveling Chef
Morrison Healthcare
03.2024 - 08.2024
Chef De Tournant
The Galley Restaurant & Bar
11.2023 - 03.2024
Private Chef
The Ross Foundation
05.2020 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Pierpont Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg Highschool