Biography
CHRISTIAN AERNI
CHEF/OWNER OPERATOR ROSMMOUNT INN
ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA
After a traditional chef’s training in Switzerland and extended education in business studies 40 years ago, Chris Aerni traveled and worked in various restaurants and hotels gaining experience in the different kitchen ranks and corporate managerial positions from Australia to Toronto. In 2001 he and his wife purchased the Rossmount Inn in New Brunswick, an 87 acre estate, set between the forest and the sea including an 18-room country Inn with a fully licensed bar and restaurant. The restaurant at the Rossmount Inn has gained a wonderful reputation throughout the Maritimes for its creative, market-fresh cuisine honoring local ingredients and the people who produce them. Aside from running the day-to-day operation of the Inn, Chris has been and continues to be actively involved in various aspects of the tourism industry in and outside of New Brunswick.