Chef Profiles

Executive Chef Patrick Tramontana brings creativity, passion and joie de vivre to The Mayflower’s culinary experience. A Long Island native raised in a large Italian family, Patrick began his culinary career working in his brothers’ pizzeria before training at the Orlando Culinary Academy, an affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu. He later spent nine years as Executive Chef at Antonio’s Maitland, earning a strong reputation among Orlando’s food community.

Since joining The Mayflower, Patrick has transformed the dining experience across its three venues — bringing innovative, restaurant-quality cuisine and a commitment to cooking to order. His award-winning culinary artistry is matched by his genuine love of connecting with residents, making each meal an opportunity to create meaningful relationships and memorable experiences.

I dedicated my life to the culinary arts, and I have brought over three decades of hands-on experience, leadership, and a passion for great food to every kitchen I’ve been a part of. My journey began at the young age of 15, washing dishes at Sweetwater Country Club in Florida. Through hard work and determination, I climbed the ranks over the next decade, ultimately earning the role of Sous Chef. Seeking new challenges, I relocated to Kentucky and became Sous Chef at the prestigious Metropolitan Club, a private social club in Northern Kentucky. After nine successful years there, I transitioned into a leadership role outside the kitchen, taking on the position of Area Manager for Food Brand, a restaurant management company. Over the next 14 years, I oversaw operations for seven restaurants at the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Airport, honing my skills in multi-unit management and operational excellence.

In 2005, I returned to Florida and joined Village on the Green as Lead Cook. My leadership and culinary expertise helped elevate the community’s dining experience, ultimately leading to my position as Executive Chef. When Thomas Cuisine took over culinary management in 2018, and later Unidine in 2023, I remained a vital part of the team, continuing to lead with dedication, experience, and a deep love for the craft.

For the past 4 years, Chris Mohr has been the Executive Chef at Windsor at Celebration in Celebration, Florida. As a small child growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania, Chris spent lots of time in the kitchen with his Mother and Grandmother learning traditional Pennsylvania Dutch techniques as well as new recipes as his creativity and ability grew. At the age of 15 he got his first job in a fine dining restaurant and continually progressed over the next 30 years, gaining valuable insight and experience throughout the journey. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and The Culinary Institute of America; Chris has held positions in New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Orlando during his career with companies like Hilton, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Comcast, Aramark, and now Life Care Services. When he is away from work, you will find him spending time with family and friends while participating in outdoor activities, going to sporting events, and cooking for all.