Rich Byers has been appointed as Executive Chef at St Julien Hotel & Spa
St Julien Hotel & Spa announces the appointment of Rich Byers as executive chef, leading Jill's Restaurant & Bistro, located within the hotel.
With a passion for the culinary industry that began in childhood, born among the farmland and acclaimed restaurants of the New York Hamptons, Byers attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. His success in culinary education led him to an internship at The Ritz Carlton in Aspen, Colo., followed shortly by opportunities to open Olives at The St. Regis Aspen Resort under mentor Chef Todd English, and a position as a sous chef at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. Byers has also previously held the position of executive sous chef at Jill's Restaurant.
Most recently, Byers served as the executive chef at Sage Restaurant Concepts' The Corner Office in the heart of downtown Denver for nine years. From that experience, Byers brings an understanding of global flavors and a strong background in team leadership back to Jill's Restaurant where he will develop thoughtful menus featuring ingredients sourced from partnerships with local farms, creameries and ranches, and a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Since beginning his position, Byers has developed new breakfast and all-day menus, in addition to the re-launch of weekend brunch.