With a progressive trajectory in culinary management, Cynthia Romstadt has cultivated a distinguished career defined by leadership, innovation, and a deep passion for gastronomy. Since 2022, she has served as Executive Chef at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where she oversees large-scale events, including the club’s longest-running PGA tournament, The Charles Schwab Challenge, as well as themed buffets, wine dinners, and innovative menu development.
A native of Asheville, N.C., Romstadt holds an Associate’s in Culinary Technology from AB-Tech (2009). Early in her career, she apprenticed under Kyongran “Alex” Hwang, the 2011 National Pastry Chef of the Year, while working at Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta. Her leadership journey has included roles such as Executive Chef at Cedar Rapids Country Club, Banquet Chef at Wilson’s Ciderhouse, and chef at the German-inspired Ox Yoke Inn.