Meet Chef Chad

Meet Chef Chad, our Executive Chef!  He brings a wealth of experience from kitchens across the country. A James Beard Award-recognized chef, Chad leads our culinary team with creativity and precision.

Chef Chad joins The Ameswell A-Team from the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. With over eight years of executive chef experience, he brings a fresh perspective and thoughtful approach for a new creative culinary experience in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Chef Chad’s culinary career has been defined not only by creativity in the kitchen but also by his dedication to community, just like The Ameswell Hotel. Twice awarded 1st Place People’s Choice at the Hall Cabernet Cookoff in 2019 and 2022.

At The Ameswell, Chef Chad has embraced the mantle of Executive Chef, bringing fresh energy to both the hotel’s banquet experience and ROGER’s menu. His philosophy is guided by a motto he often repeats: “Slow is fast.” To him, that means taking the time to understand the existing menu and procedures and collaborating closely with staff before making meaningful changes. His vision for ROGER centers on a Californian-Mediterranean inspired menu, that celebrates seasonal ingredients and a farm-to-table ethos.

“Food is an experience,” says Chef Chad. “At ROGER, I want to honor the incredible products of our region while creating dishes that spark connection and joy. My goal is to build a menu that is rooted in the land we share.”