Expanding on expertise garnered from around the world and inspiration from our enchanted surroundings, The Broadmoor's award-winning restaurants, cafés and lounges continue to innovate and inspire thanks to the efforts of our diverse culinary team.

Bertrand Bouquin

Executive Chef

Chef Bouquin is only the fifth executive chef in the history of The Broadmoor.  Leading the culinary teams at Restaurants at The Broadmoor, Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin has proven his versatility and creativity in the drastically differing menus at each restaurant. Summit's American Brassiere cuisine, the Continental fine dining offerings found at Penrose Room, and the Colorado-inspired dishes at Charles court showcase Chef Bouquin's talent in classical technique and innovative style. Bouquin joined The Broadmoor's legendary team of chefs in 2005, overseeing Summit and Penrose Room. He came to The Broadmoor after serving as Executive Chef at the Mobil Five-Star Maisonette in Cincinnati, Ohio, the longest holder of the Mobil Five-Star restaurant award. Bouquin has had the good fortune to train under several world-famous chefs, including Alain Ducasse, Daniel Boulud, and Jean-Pierre Bruneau. Prior to manning the stoves at Maisonette, Bouquin worked at some of the best restaurants in the United States, including Club XIX at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and Restaurant Daniel and Café Boulud in New York City. His experience while in Europe includes key positions at several Michelin starred restaurants, including Bruneau in Brussels, and Le Prieure in Villeneuve Les Avignons, France.

David Patterson

Executive Sous Chef
The Restaurants at The Broadmoor

Chef Patterson joins the Hotel from the Adour Restaurant at The St. Regis, NYC an Alain Ducasse restaurant.  During his 5 years with Mr. Ducasse, David has spent time in his celebrated kitchens in Paris and Monaco, including Plaza Athenée, Benoit Bistro and Louis XV at Hotel de Paris.
Prior to his tenure with Ducasse, Chef Patterson worked with Chef Bertrand Bouquin at the Maisonette, in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as at Hotel Hana, Maui as Executive Chef. 
In the winter of 2007, he took a step back from the range at Hotel Hana, Maui and pursued a lifelong dream to travel around the world. Spending time in Asia, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East, he immersed himself in the flavors of the eastern world.  His culinary experiences are a major player in new menu development at The Broadmoor.

John Frazier

Executive Sous Chef
Banquets at The Broadmoor

Chef Frazier is renowned for his new and innovative presentation styles and menu customization for banquets. After attending the California Culinary Academy, Chef Frazier began his career as a sous chef with the California Café Restaurant Corporation. He has been a professional instructor of culinary arts at Saddleback Junior College in Mission Viejo, California, and worked with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel, California in numerous culinary capacities, including banquet chef and garde manager chef. In 2004, he became the executive banquet chef at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona before moving to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Johann C. Willar

Executive Baker
 
Johann Willar is a third generation baker from northern France who has always dreamt of living in Colorado. To say that baking is in his blood is an understatement.  It’s all that he has ever done and all that he as ever wanted to do.  Johann began his professional baking career at the age of 15, learning the craft of artisan baking from his father. He brought his family’s love for cultivating the art of creating the perfect baguette, croissant and yeasty treasures to several Ritz Carlton hotels for 13 years as Head Baker, as well as to the historic Willard hotel in Washington D.C. and Eatzi’s Market and Bakery in Dallas, Texas.  In 2004, Johann’s baking mastery earned him a bronze medal in the prestigious National Bread and Pastry Competition.  Relocating to Colorado Springs in 2012, Johann now shares The Broadmoor tradition with his wife and son where his outstanding baking skills are being applauded not only by Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin and other members of the culinary team, but also by guests and staff alike. 

Adam C. Thomas

Chef Thomas comes to The Broadmoor from The Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he held the Executive Pastry Chef position. Thomas has practiced the sweet side of the culinary arts in celebrated kitchens all over the world. He knew from the moment he began working at a San Diego bakery at age 18 that the confectionary arts was his calling, inspiring him to attend the San Diego Culinary Institute to refine his skills and follow his passion. Following his first year of enrollment, Thomas was given the opportunity to train as an apprentice at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Impressed by his talented pastry skills, the hotel invited him to join the culinary team full-time where he then proceeded to work his way up to position of Pastry Chef de Partie. In 2007, Chef Thomas had the privilege to work with famed chef Gordon Ramsay, opening his fine dining restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt in Ireland. During his time in Europe, Thomas also competed in and won the 2009 Valrhona International C3 Dessert Competition in Cologne, Germany, where he represented northern Europe, Ireland and The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt.

Justin Miller

Chef de Cuisine
Charles Court
 
Chef Justin Miller brought his talent to Charles Court in 2012 after working for three years in The Broadmoor's Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond restaurant, Penrose Room, as Chef de Cuisine. Prior to showcasing his skills in The Penrose Room, Miller held The Executive Chef position in The Tavern, the oldest and most diverse eatery at The Broadmoor. Prior to coming to The Broadmoor, Chef Miller held positions supervising the culinary and operational aspects at The Sheraton Hotel and The Fluted Mushroom in Pittsburgh where he ensured creative daily specials and palate pleasing cuisine was readily available. He now creates the dynamic cuisine for which Charles Court is famous.

Korey Sims

Chef de Cuisine
Penrose Room

Chef Sims joined The Broadmoor’s culinary team in August 2007 as a cook at Summit where he progressed to Cook Tournant, then Junior Sous, and Sous Chef. Korey moved over to the Penrose Room in 2011 and received the Chef de Cuisine position in 2012. He began working in restaurants at 15 years old and enjoys the creativity and challenges that arise daily in the kitchen. He thrives on making our guests happy through his ever changing menu.

Andreas Hartmann

Chef de Cuisine
The Tavern

Chef Andreas H. Hartmann holds the position of Chef du Cuisine at the Tavern.  His native country is Austria, where he received his culinary Chef’s degree after completing a chef apprenticeship. He gained experience in all aspects of food preparation by working in several first-class restaurants, resorts and hotels throughout Europe, including the Five Star Hotel Klosterbraeu, Seefeld /Tirol – Austria. Following his European training, he decided to seek new culinary knowledge and moved to New York City where he worked at an award-winning Four Seasons restaurant, American Festival, La Brasserie and the Metropolitan Opera Restaurant. Chef Hartmann also managed the Racquet Club Center Court Restaurant two years in a row, during the US Open tennis tournament.  Returning to his native Austria, he took on the challenge of opening two new Destination Resort Hotels, Marco Polo in Sarigerme - Turkey and Tibilisi - Georgia as Executive Chef.  In 1989, Chef Hartmann joined Norwegian Cruise Line where he eventually became the Executive Chef for the entire food production, feeding 2800 passengers and 1200 crew members daily. During almost five years on board cruise ships, he was also in charge of the start up operation of two brand new vessels.  Chef Hartmann first joined The Broadmoor as Executive Sous Chef and held the position for ten years, but then returned to Switzerland as the head of research and development of Ospelt Specialties’ leading a team of chefs, food scientists and nutritional analysts.  He then served as Executive Chef at the historic Equinox Resort in Vermont.  When Chef Hartmann returned to The Broadmoor with his wife Karen and his two children, he took the position of Executive Chef at the Golf Club.