Executive Chef Chris Keating has showcased his superb culinary talents and creativity since 2006. A longtime Aspen resident, Keating understands and appreciates Jerome’s historical significance, and he is passionate that his culinary creations mimic the style, class and distinction that are associated with the hotel.
Keating enjoys working at the Jerome as the kitchen philosophy is in sync with his own culinary style. Keating has a very clean style of cooking, and prefers to use fresh, wholesome foods that originate as close to the farm as possible. He uses classical techniques to experiment with new trends, always resulting in well-balanced dishes.
Since 1993, Keating remains devoted to the rocky mountain life and continues to take advantage of all that it offers. A competitive cyclist, ski mountaineer and painter, he remains very active in and out of the kitchen. He lives in Aspen with his wife (a pastry chef!), and son Matthew.