Matt Zubrod has been appointed Culinary Director at Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village
Viceroy Snowmass, the premier year-round luxury destination in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, welcomes Matt Zubrod as its new Culinary Director. A seasoned culinary leader with decades of experience at some of the country's most prestigious resorts and restaurants. Zubrod will bring his expertise and passion for exceptional cuisine to the renowned resort.
In his new role at Viceroy Snowmass, Zubrod will oversee the property's diverse dining offerings, bringing his signature style, highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients and featuring a harmonious balance of flavors drawn from his experiences in the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific coast.
Zubrod's culinary career spans nearly three decades, beginning with The Ritz-Carlton, where he honed his craft at locations in Aspen, CO, Naples, FL, and Boston, MA. He then served as Executive Sous-Chef at the iconic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego before assuming the role of Executive Chef at The Vail Cascade Resort in 1999. His next major step came in 2001 when he opened The Ritz-Carlton, Aspen Highlands as Executive Chef. Seeking a departure from the corporate world, Zubrod ventured into the independent restaurant scene, opening Dish Aspen as Executive Chef and Managing Partner.
His next chapter took him to Hawaii, where he opened Monette's at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. After several successful years in Hawaii, Zubrod returned to California, where he held leadership roles at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa before making his way back to Colorado in 2013. There, he served as Executive Chef at BB's Kitchen before joining The Little Nell in Aspen, where he was promoted to Culinary Director in 2019, guiding the acclaimed hotel's food & beverage efforts.
A passionate advocate for sustainability, Zubrod has partnered with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) at Rock Bottom Ranch, where he has worked to cultivate fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables for use in local restaurants. Zubrod is also dedicated to giving back to his community. He is a strong supporter and advocate of the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club, an organization focused on providing youth in the Roaring Fork Valley the opportunity to excel in winter sports while also developing valuable life skills.
