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ACI Graduate Success

Celebrating the achievements of ACI graduates as they turn their culinary passions into successful careers.

ACI Graduate Success

For almost 25 years, Arizona Culinary Institute has proudly watched hundreds of graduates launch successful careers in the culinary world. Our alumni have gone on to work in some of the most acclaimed restaurants across the country, travel the globe, start their own businesses, and even compete on numerous culinary television programs. Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to inspire us every day.

We invite all graduates to stay connected through our ACI Alumni Facebook page—share your milestones, inspire future culinarians, and let us celebrate your success with you!

Be sure to check out our video testimonials to hear firsthand what ACI has meant to our students and how their experience here helped shape their culinary journeys.

Some of Our Graduates..

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Welcomes New Senior Sous Chef

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has announced the appointment of Dominique St. Pierre as its new Senior Sous Chef, marking an exciting new chapter for the hotel’s acclaimed culinary program. In this leadership role, St. Pierre will oversee daily operations at Carcara, the hotel’s signature restaurant celebrated for its Sonoran-inspired dishes and locally sourced

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Sayde Auren

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  • Congratulations to AM Student Dakota Buchla and PM Student Krystal Threlkeld! 

They are the Arizona Culinary Institutes October Students of the Month. 🎃
  • Come join us for a great dinner and see what the hype is all about #arizonaculinaryinstitute
  • A big congratulations to our AM Diploma students who just completed their on-campus training today 🍾 Excited for what they will accomplish during their externship! 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳
  • From batter to breathtaking—our Advanced Baking class is serving up two-tiered wedding cakes that are nothing short of showstopping. 🎂💐 

Happy Friday! 🤝🏼
  • Looking for a destination dining spot?? Bring friends and family and join us in DuJour for lunch! Reservations are open for August so call 480-603-1066 to grab your spot! Bon appetit!! 🤌🏼
  • Let’s meet the chefs @arizonaculinaryinstitute 🧑🏼‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳
  • Congratulations to our AM students Richard Sellers & Chara Williams for completing their Avocational course! 👏🏼
  • Congratulations to student Marc Lefebvre! He has been named the ACI AM Student of the Month for July 2025 👏🏼👨🏼‍🍳
  • We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ 

Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
Congratulations to AM Student Dakota Buchla and PM Student Krystal Threlkeld! 

They are the Arizona Culinary Institutes October Students of the Month. 🎃
Congratulations to AM Student Dakota Buchla and PM Student Krystal Threlkeld! 

They are the Arizona Culinary Institutes October Students of the Month. 🎃
Congratulations to AM Student Dakota Buchla and PM Student Krystal Threlkeld! They are the Arizona Culinary Institutes October Students of the Month. 🎃
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Come join us for a great dinner and see what the hype is all about #arizonaculinaryinstitute
Come join us for a great dinner and see what the hype is all about #arizonaculinaryinstitute
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A big congratulations to our AM Diploma students who just completed their on-campus training today 🍾 Excited for what they will accomplish during their externship! 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳
A big congratulations to our AM Diploma students who just completed their on-campus training today 🍾 Excited for what they will accomplish during their externship! 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳
4 months ago
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From batter to breathtaking—our Advanced Baking class is serving up two-tiered wedding cakes that are nothing short of showstopping. 🎂💐 

Happy Friday! 🤝🏼
From batter to breathtaking—our Advanced Baking class is serving up two-tiered wedding cakes that are nothing short of showstopping. 🎂💐 

Happy Friday! 🤝🏼
From batter to breathtaking—our Advanced Baking class is serving up two-tiered wedding cakes that are nothing short of showstopping. 🎂💐 Happy Friday! 🤝🏼
4 months ago
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Looking for a destination dining spot?? Bring friends and family and join us in DuJour for lunch! Reservations are open for August so call 480-603-1066 to grab your spot! Bon appetit!! 🤌🏼
Looking for a destination dining spot?? Bring friends and family and join us in DuJour for lunch! Reservations are open for August so call 480-603-1066 to grab your spot! Bon appetit!! 🤌🏼
4 months ago
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Let’s meet the chefs @arizonaculinaryinstitute 🧑🏼‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳
4 months ago
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Congratulations to our AM students Richard Sellers & Chara Williams for completing their Avocational course! 👏🏼
Congratulations to our AM students Richard Sellers & Chara Williams for completing their Avocational course! 👏🏼
4 months ago
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Congratulations to student Marc Lefebvre! He has been named the ACI AM Student of the Month for July 2025 👏🏼👨🏼‍🍳
Congratulations to student Marc Lefebvre! He has been named the ACI AM Student of the Month for July 2025 👏🏼👨🏼‍🍳
5 months ago
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We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ 

Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ 

Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ 

Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ 

Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
We’ve been missing the delicious plates coming out of our student-run restaurant, Du Jour, while everyone’s on summer break. But good news—Du Jour reopens next week on Tuesday, July 8th. Come hungry. 🍽️✨ Give us a call at (480) 603-1066 to make your reservation 👏🏼
5 months ago
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