Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection Ushers in a New Culinary Era, Welcoming Juan Pablo Loza as Director of Culinary Experiences
A voice for nature and culture, Chef Loza will promote sustainability across Mexico and represent Latin American traditions at the helm of the resort's award-winning restaurants
LOS CABOS, Mexico, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, a contemporary oceanfront resort in Los Cabos known for its culinary excellence, today announces the appointment of Juan Pablo Loza as Director of Culinary Experiences. A native of Mexico City, Chef Loza's 20 years of culinary experience has brought him all over the globe—from China to Argentina to Sweden and many places in between—and now to the property's signature, award-winning restaurant, COMAL. Chef Loza will also oversee the resort's various other dining venues YAYA, TnT, and El Molino Coffee Shop, which all celebrate nuanced influences on contemporary Mexican cuisine, and a program of unique epicurean guest experiences.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chef Loza, who inspires us with his global perspective and infectious passion for sustainability in the kitchen," said Roger Ponce, regional vice president and general manager, Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection. "His wealth of experience speaks for itself, having put various renowned restaurants and hotels on the culinary map, exploring cuisine techniques and their legacies, while frequently helping shape the narrative at food festivals and conferences around the world."
With a deep respect for the world around him, Chef Loza has been recognized by the Mexican government as an ambassador of sustainable seafood. He is also a certified Seafood Watch Partner with the acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium. His passion for supporting the community and the environment has led him to create and participate in initiatives such as #pescaconFuturo, which aims to promote sustainable fishing. Taking and sharing his ideas at international summits, he is currently helping replicate the sustainable fishing project in Chile and Peru.
This summer, Chef Loza will introduce his first new menu at COMAL as well as carry on the property's exclusive gastronomy series, Baja Lab Kitchen.
"I am looking forward to sharing our new menu and vision with our guests this summer," said Juan Pablo Loza, Executive Chef, Chileno Bay, Auberge Resorts Collection. "I am most excited to experiment with local flavors of Baja's bountiful landscape and develop exciting culinary programs that Los Cabos has never seen before."
Born and raised in Mexico City, Chef Loza was named Best Mexican Young Chef in 2005 and refined his culinary skills at various Rosewood resorts, including Sand Hill, Jumby Bay, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, and most recently Mayakoba, where he was the creative power behind Zapote Bar, now one of the world's 50 Best Bars. Prior to, Chef Loza worked at several of Mexico City's most acclaimed restaurants, including Le Cirque, Ciboulette, and L'Olivier. Additionally, he has been featured on NBC's Today Show consecutively for a Cinco de Mayo cooking demonstration, earned recognition in Food & Wine's 2017 Hotel Awards, and was named as "The Rule Breaker" in a list of the top 40 food-centric hotels and being featured on Rick Bayless' show, Mexico One Plate at a Time.
About Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Only a 30-minute drive from San Jose Del Cabo International Airport, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is a contemporary resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Set on the most coveted swimming beach in Los Cabos, the resort offers a fresh style and an active, engaging environment to create the perfect escape for families, groups of friends and active couples. Boasting 101 hotel rooms and 82 two-, three- and four-bedroom villas with panoramic ocean or mountain views, the resort is known for its warm and welcoming hospitality. Amenities include a three-tiered infinity-edge pool which is the striking centerpiece or the resort, and an extensive array of watersports enjoyed on the beach at H20. The resort is home to THE WELL at Chileno Bay, a holistic wellness destination that offers everything from Eastern Wisdoms and Baja-inspired treatments to health coaching and mindful movement. Guests delight at the inventive Latin cuisine at the signature open-air restaurant COMAL, Mediterranean fusion at the indoor restaurant YAYA, and relax at TnT, the toes-in-the-sand taco and tequila bar.
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About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 25 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.
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