Victor Garrido Appointed Executive Chef at Zadún Los Cabos

Zadún Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has appointed Victor Garrido as Executive Chef. In this role, he will lead  restaurant operations, in-room dining, private dining, and banqueting functions at the property.

Leading Culinary Operations Across the Resort

As Executive Chef, Victor Garrido will see to all dining venues at the resort, including signature restaurants Humo, Equis, and El Barrio, along with Candil Bar. He will  manage kitchen operations, maintain quality standards, and ensure consistency.

He will work closely with internal teams to ensure coordination between kitchen operations and overall guest service delivery.

Leading Culinary Operations: Victor Garrido’s Vision for Zadún

Garrido’s mandate will be shaping and refining dining concepts across the resort’s outlets. This involves curating menus, developing new culinary ideas, and ensuring that the resort’s food and beverage services remain relevant to evolving guest expectations.

The resort has been expanding its culinary programming through various initiatives i.e. wine-making sessions, agave-focused workshops, and collaborations with international chefs. Garrido is expected to support and further develop these experiences as part of the broader guest engagement strategy.

Chef Victor Garrido’s Ingredient-Driven Approach

Based in Baja California Sur, Victor Garrido brings a culinary approach rooted in ingredient-driven cooking with a strong emphasis on local sourcing. His focus will be on incorporating regional produce and working with local suppliers to highlight the area’s culinary identity.

At the same time, his approach integrates global culinary influences, allowing for a diverse range of cuisines across the resort’s dining venues. This balance between local authenticity and international techniques is expected to shape the resort’s evolving food and beverage direction.

Victor Garrido’s Professional career

Over his career, he has led hotel openings and rebrandings for major global brands like Fairmont, Sheraton, Viceroy, Capella, Gansevoort, and Thompson Hotels, as well as several independent restaurants.

Enhancing Culinary Positioning at Zadún Los Cabos

Food and beverage remains a central component of the guest experience at the resort, with a focus on personalised dining and immersive culinary journeys.

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