Lone Tree, CO
Chef: Executive Chef Robert Moser
Executive Chef Robert Moser draws from a lifetime of diverse culinary
experiences in preparing his cuisine at the California Cafe. Robert’s
passion for food and cooking was inspired by his mother, who was always
cooking and teaching her secrets to him while growing up. During high
school Robert had his first professional foodservice experience, which
was an amazing one in helping to open the second, third, and fourth locations
of the now-widespread Chipotle fast-casual Mexican franchise.
Chef Robert developed his abilities to cook amazing cuisine
in full-service kitchens while attending the California
Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Robert’s education was
supplemented by working in several kitchens during his
education, including Moose’s in San Francisco’s North Beach
neighborhood, plus an externship at the Hilton in Reno.
After graduation Robert worked in several restaurants across
Denver, where he has lived for 26 years. His experiences
include positions at Palomino and the Rialto Cafe, plus
time as Executive Chef of the Red Room. Robert has also
worked in several Colorado Springs restaurants, including
leading positions at both Walter’s Bistro and Plate World
Cuisine.
Though Robert’s usually busy serving up delicious fare
at the California Cafe kitchen, he loves to travel when
he can make the time. Spain, Italy, China, Japan, Mexico,
and New Zealand are among the many countries that Robert’s
gotten a first-hand taste of so far. Chef Robert is passionate
about experiencing other cultures and cuisines, and continually
opens his culinary mind and creativity for new ways to
bring global influences back home to California Cafe’s
menu.