David Patterson is the Vice President of Food & Beverage at The Broadmoor, where he oversees all food-and-beverage operations across the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort. In this role, Patterson is responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the continued evolution of the resort’s extensive and award-winning dining programs.
Patterson joined The Broadmoor in 2013 as Executive Sous Chef – Restaurants and was appointed Executive Chef in 2016, a role he held for more than seven years. As Executive Chef, he led the culinary vision for the iconic property, overseeing a diverse portfolio of restaurants, cafés, and lounges, along with more than 300,000 square feet of banquet and event space. In 2019, he was recognized as The Broadmoor’s Manager of the Year.
In April 2023, Patterson was named Vice President of Food & Beverage, expanding his leadership to include all culinary and beverage operations across the resort. His tenure has been marked by a focus on consistency, talent development, and maintaining the exacting standards required of one of the world’s premier hospitality destinations.
Before joining The Broadmoor, Patterson spent five years with the Groupe Alain Ducasse, holding Executive Sous Chef roles in New York, Washington, D.C., Paris, and Monaco. His background also includes serving as Executive Chef of Hotel Hana-Maui, where he hosted a dinner at the James Beard House titled A Taste of Maui. Earlier in his career, Patterson worked as a sous chef at Maisonette in Cincinnati during the restaurant’s historic run of earning five stars and five diamonds for 42 consecutive years.
Patterson is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. He has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, experiences that continue to inform his perspective on food, culture, and hospitality.
