EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Yoshi arrived in Canada in 1977 as a Japanese Red Seal Chef after spending time as a stagiaire in areas of Japan and France and has been based in Western Canada since 1984. During his time in Canada, Chubachi has earned ten gold championship medals from world-renowned International Culinary Competitions as a Member of Team Canada. Furthermore, he is credited with transforming the culinary program of The Rimrock Resort of Banff as Executive Chef of Eden, achieving the hotel’s first AMA 5 Diamond designation.

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Currently acting as Executive Chef at Azuridge Estate Hotel, Chef Yoshi Chubachi incorporates his Asian and French influences while he challenges the traditional Canadian cuisine. Guests can expect a menu that will feature local game and inspiration by the natural elements of minerals and gemstones – a signature of Azuridge Estate Hotel.

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In addition to his culinary achievements, Chef Yoshi is an accomplished and award-winning ice carver, and is known for incorporating large scale and individualized ice sculptures into his menu items and special events.