Chef Jacob's culinary foundation was formed with Patina Restaurant Group, where he advanced from Sous Chef to Chef de Cuisine and developed a lasting respect for seasonality, precision, service, and the standards of fine dining.
Chef Ramos later joined Ritz-Carlton, contributing to several high-profile restaurant openings and multi-outlet hotel operations.
About Chef Jacob Ramos
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His experience includes the pre-opening of LA Market by Kerry Simon at L.A. LIVE, Manzanita by Traci Des Jardins at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, and Mi Casa by José Andrés at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. These roles sharpened his approach to menu development, culinary systems, team training, and the exacting execution required in luxury hospitality.
As Corporate Executive Chef for the Sunset Monalisa Group in Cabo San Lucas, Ramos directed seven culinary outlets, led a team of 230, and 7 culinary outlets. His work also included luxury weddings, villa service, VIP events, media appearances , and sustainable sourcing initiatives rooted in Baja’s local ingredients. His Mediterranean-influenced work at Sunset Monalisa was recognized for pairing contemporary technique with a sense of place and a more sustainable sourcing philosophy
Today, as Culinary Director for BeachLife Grotto and BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, Chef Ramos leads food and beverage operations across multiple outlets while balancing creativity with rigorous financial control.
Whether creating a fine-dining menu, opening a luxury resort restaurant, leading a banquet kitchen, or producing a large-scale festival experience, he approaches each project with a focus on quality, team culture, profitability, and memorable hospitality.
Chef Ramos’s culinary style is grounded in strong ingredients, thoughtful technique, and food that connects to its setting.
The experience has featured collaborations with notable chefs and offers guests a uniquely intimate way to experience BeachLife Festival.
He is also the creator and curator of the DAOU SideStage Experience, an immersive dining concept that brings acclaimed chefs, live music, wine, and coastal Southern California culture together onstage.
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