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Tyler Betzhold

Executive Director of Dining Services
  • Profile

    Tyler Betzhold brings more than 20 years of dining leadership experience, including 17 years with the University. During his time at Richmond, Tyler has served in several key roles within Dining Services, including Senior Catering Chef, Executive Chef, and Interim Executive Director. 

    Betzhold oversees the planning of residential dining, retail dining, and catering operations across campus, which includes menu development, quality assurance, team building, staffing, training, design, and daily operations. Betzhold also works with the campus community to ensure customer satisfaction. 

    Still a chef at heart, Betzhold is inspired by global cuisines and flavors. His passion lies in offering fresh, sustainable, healthy dishes that can be scaled up for large-scale foodservice operations. Betzhold also appreciates that no day in the Dining Services is ever the same. In his free time, Betzhold enjoys being with his family and traveling to Canada.

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    • Awards

      NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards:
      2024 Silver Winner for Residential Event - International Week Dinner
      2023 Gold Winner for Catering Special Event - The Inauguration of Kevin F. Hallock
      2023 Gold Winner for Residential Dining Facility - Heilman Dining Center

      2023 Outstanding Service Award in Sustainability

      American Culinary Federation Awards:
      2010 Chef’s Culinary Contest Team Competition - Silver Medal

    • Certifications

      Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation


      Certified Culinary Administrator, American Culinary Federation


      Serv Safe Certified


      Allertrain Certified

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