Ramón Vázquez has been appointed as Head Chef at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico
Set across 48 acres of lush coastal forest on a private peninsula overlooking the Pacific, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, announces the appointment of Ramón Vázquez as Head Chef. With more than a decade of experience spanning luxury hotels and acclaimed restaurants, Chef Ramón brings a deep appreciation for Mexican cuisine and a personal approach to cooking shaped by the chefs and experiences that have influenced his career.
As Head Chef, Ramón will oversee the resort’s culinary team and dining experiences, building on the resort’s unscripted approach to food, where guests’ personal memories, individual preferences and seasonal ingredients shape each meal in place of printed menus. Working closely with his team at Copal Cucina, the resort's open-air dining space, he will continue to bring the flavors and traditions of Mexico to the table while inviting guests to engage directly with the culinary process.
A native of Toluca in the State of Mexico, Chef Ramón graduated with honors from Universidad de Ixtlahuaca (CUI), earning a bachelor's degree in Gastronomy. His culinary career has spanned casual dining establishments, catering operations and luxury hotels, as well as acclaimed restaurants, including La Leche in Puerto Vallarta. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside chefs whose mentorship helped shape his philosophy, developing an approach that emphasizes respect for flavor and the exploration of different culinary techniques.
Most recently, Chef Ramón served as Restaurant Chef at Naviva, following his previous role as Sous Chef at the property. During his time at the resort, he has worked alongside the culinary team to bring the resort's flexible, personalized approach to dining to life, drawing on his experience in Mexican cuisine and the relationships developed with guests. Before joining Naviva in 2025, he spent more than four years at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, beginning as Cook A in 2021 and advancing to Chef de Partie in April 2025. Earlier in his career, Ramón held positions at La Leche in Puerto Vallarta and Petra Fonda, gaining experience across different kitchen environments and culinary styles. His progression through these roles, together with the mentorship of chefs he has worked alongside, has helped shape his approach to food and prepared him to lead the hotel's culinary team.
As he steps into his new role, Chef Ramón looks forward to continuing his career at the hotel, where the close relationships between the team and guests have made his experience particularly rewarding. “Naviva feels like home, warm, genuine, and deeply comforting. Being here is, in every sense, like being surrounded by family.”
For reservations or more information on Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, please call +52 329 291 6100 or visit fourseasons.com/naviva.