July 2026

Ryan Woods

It is an honour to be taking on this new role with the Calgary Bailliage of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. The Chaîne represents many of the things I value most in hospitality: excellence at the table, fellowship, tradition, mentorship, and the shared enjoyment of memorable culinary and beverage experiences.

My professional background has been rooted in private club leadership and hospitality. As General Manager and CEO of Pinebrook Golf & Country Club in Calgary, I have had the privilege of working within a member-focused environment where service, culture, food and beverage, and community all come together. Pinebrook has long valued hospitality, camaraderie, and creating experiences that feel both personal and memorable, and those same values are what drew me to the Chaîne.

What I have always appreciated about the Chaîne is that it brings together both professional and non-professional members in a meaningful way. It creates a place where chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs, club leaders, and passionate lovers of food and wine can share in something larger than a single dinner. At its best, the Chaîne celebrates excellence while also building genuine friendships, supporting young talent, and strengthening the hospitality community.

Over the next few years, my goal is to continue to build on the strong foundation of the Calgary Bailliage by creating memorable events, strengthening member engagement, and ensuring that membership continues to provide real value for both our professional and non-professional members. I believe our events should feel intentional, warm, and distinctive — occasions that showcase culinary and beverage excellence while making every member and guest feel welcomed and proud to belong.

I also look forward to continuing the Chaîne’s important work in supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals. Encouraging young chefs, young sommeliers, and emerging leaders is central to the future of our industry and to the ongoing relevance of the Chaîne.

Calgary has an outstanding culinary and hospitality community, and I am excited for the opportunity to help showcase that through the Chaîne. I look forward to working with our council, our members, our professional partners, and our guests to continue building a Bailliage known for fellowship, quality, and exceptional experiences around the table.