Boulder Campus

Kirk Bachmann

President, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder | Provost

Throughout his esteemed career as both an educator and a chef, Kirk Bachmann has always promoted the highest standards of quality – honoring the craft of cooking and supporting students, educators and guests from all walks of life.

Bachmann is a fourth-generation chef who began his culinary career in the pastry kitchen of his father, a master pastry chef. In addition to serving as President of Escoffier’s Boulder campus and Provost, Kirk most recently served as the Vice President of Culinary Training & Development at Rouxbe Online Culinary School. Prior to that, he held executive positions with renowned Le Cordon Bleu cooking schools.

After graduating from the University of Oregon, he went on to receive his formal culinary training at The Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. He also holds a master’s degree in education, is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and a member of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC). Bachmann is active in the industry and is a Culinary Salon medalist. He is also a member of The International Association of Culinary Professionals, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Antonin Careme Society, Disciples d’Escoffier and The International Food and Beverage Forum.