Ricardo Jarquin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Loews Coral Gables Hotel, opening November 3, 2022, is pleased to announce Ricardo Jarquin as Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Jarquin will spearhead all culinary aspects of the new 242-room hotel, located in the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables. This includes the development and implementation of menus and culinary points of view for all dining outlets, banquet functions and curated hotel culinary programming.
With 17 years of experience working for premier hotel brands across the country, Chef Jarquin brings his elevated culinary perspective, creativity and inspired flavors to Loews Coral Gables. Chef joins Loews from the St. Regis Bal Harbour where he served as Executive Chef for two years. Prior to that, he held the same role at W Miami, as well as Silverado Resort in Napa, CA. Over the course of his career, Jarquin has held Executive Chef and leadership roles at notable brands including Four Seasons (Miami, New York, Hawaii), The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Hilton (San Diego), Langham Chicago and Conrad (New York).
Chef will helm a lineup of food & beverage concepts that celebrate the distinct flavors of Miami, the City of Coral Gables itself and Loews Hotels' South Florida history. Four restaurants and lounges, 24-hour in-room dining and a picturesque rooftop terrace with sweeping views will set the scene for one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.
Ricardo Jarquin is an alumnus of Johnson & Wales University – Class of 2008.