Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations and Corporate Chef
Utah native Zane Holmquist is the Vice President of Food & Beverage and Corporate Chef at Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley. In this capacity he oversees the food and beverage teams at Stein Eriksen Lodge, The Chateaux Deer Valley, and Stein Eriksen Residences.
In 1989 Zane participated in Salt Lake Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute culinary apprenticeship program. Zane then moved to New York to study at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Drawing from Swedish influences inspired by his heritage, he began developing his unique style and taste. He returned home to Utah in 1994 and joined the Stein team in 2000.
Over the past 31 years, Zane has become a prominent leader in the culinary industry, winning numerous awards and showcasing his work at the renowned James Beard House in Greenwich Village New York and on NBC’s Today Show. He has received the Utah Restaurant Association Chef of the Year award and in 2005, he was the recipient of the Governor’s Culinary Artisan Award. His cuisine has been featured in numerous publications including SKI, Bon Appétit, Sunset, Salt Lake Magazine, and Triathlete. When tasked with creating seasonal menus for multiple restaurants he chooses to source ingredients from farmers and vendors who have set the bar for quality and consistency; creating a truly unique dining experience.
Zane donates countless hours to charity events each year and has instituted an externship program to develop and encourage aspiring chefs. He regularly hires apprentices from the Culinary Institute of America and SLCC Culinary Arts program to train beside him. He has been a guest lecturer at the Culinary Institute of America and served as a member of the SLCC Alumni Council.
When he is not in the kitchen or donating his time, Zane can be found skiing, swimming, running, cycling, and pushing himself to the limit in endurance races in this beautiful state he calls home.
Awards & Guest Appearances:
- · Chef of the Year, Utah Restaurant Association, 2017
- · Roots Conference, Panelist and Guest Chef, 2016
- · Honorary Chef, Red White and Snow to benefit the National Ability Center, 2015
- · Lead Chef, Taste of the Wasatch 2013-2017
- · Lead Chef, March of Dimes Signature Chefs 2008-2016
- · Distinguished Alumnus, Salt Lake Community College, 2013
- · Salt Lake Community College Alumni Council Member
- · TODAY show appearances 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- · Governor’s Culinary Artisan Award 2005
