Chef
West Palm Beach · Full-time
Executive Chef | Culinary Professional
Passion for culinary excellence, thoughtful creativity, and the art of bringing people together through food.
Raul PlascenciaExecutive Chef
Amuse-bouche · The Philosophy
Every plate begins with a question: how should this moment feel? Precision is the quiet foundation, creativity is what you taste, and the experience is what you remember.
Entrée · The Craft
Beyond the Kitchen.
Raul Plascencia is an Executive Chef based in the United States, with experience across restaurant kitchens, multi-unit operations, and culinary leadership. His professional background includes executive chef, opening executive sous chef, corporate brand chef, and sous chef roles.
A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Hollywood, Raul brings together food preparation, menu development, kitchen operations, and a considered approach to the guest experience.
A professional path · Experience
Built through experience.
A career shaped by restaurant leadership, opening teams, brand-level culinary work, and multi-unit experience.
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Hollywood
Executive Chef
SOCALO · Santa Monica, California
Opening Executive Sous Chef
The Hideaway Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills, California
Corporate Brand Chef
Ilios Estiatorio Restaurants · Cancún, Mexico
Sous Chef · Multi-Unit
Kokkari Estiatorio · San Francisco Bay Area
Plat Principal · The Expertise
Four disciplines, one standard.
Culinary Leadership
Guiding a brigade with clarity, standards and a shared sense of purpose.
Kitchen Operations
Systems, consistency and rhythm behind every service, built to run quietly.
Menu Innovation
Seasonal thinking and fresh ideas, shaped into menus with a clear voice.
Fine Dining Experiences
Composition, service and atmosphere, considered from arrival to farewell.
Intermezzo · The Journey
From first idea to last memory.
Inspiration
Every dish begins as a feeling: a season, a memory, a question worth answering.
Ingredient
Respect for the product comes first. Technique only ever serves it.
Technique
Precision turns an idea into something repeatable, service after service.
Composition
Colour, texture and restraint, arranged so the plate feels inevitable.
Memory
The plate is cleared. The experience is what stays with the guest.
Mignardises · The Visual Journey
A culinary magazine, in motion.
A visual collection celebrating flavour, colour, texture and the art of thoughtful presentation.
Great food is more than a dish. It’s an experience, a memory, and an expression of creativity.
Digestif · The Connection
Let’s Create Something Memorable.
Professional connections, culinary collaborations and thoughtful conversations are always welcome. Reach out to begin one.