Daniel Hurtado

Executive Chef

“Great food brings people together. At Four Seasons Resort Nevis, I am proud to lead a talented culinary team committed to creating innovative, soulful dishes that reflect the spirit of the Caribbean and the essence of world-class hospitality.”

Four Seasons Tenure

2025 - present
First Four Seasons Assignment: Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Employment History

Corporate Chef at Richard Sandoval Hospitality; Executive Chef at Rosewood Inn of Anasazi, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; Executive Chef at sbe Lifestyle Hospitality SLS, Cancun, Mexico; Executive Sous Chef at Park Hyatt St. Kitts; Chef de Cuisine at Hyatt Regency Dubai, UAE; Sr. Sous Chef at Viceroy St. Lucia, West Indies; Roof Top Chef at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Birthplace

Mexico City, Mexico

Education

Culinary Arts, E Cornell University, Mexico City

Languages Spoken

Spanish, English

Chef Daniel Hurtado brings more than 20 years of progressive culinary leadership across luxury hospitality brands worldwide, including roles with Richard Sandoval Hospitality, Rosewood, sbe, Park Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Viceroy.

He has directed operations for multi-restaurant properties, led new openings, developed innovative menus, managed food and labour costs, and executed comprehensive staff training programs to optimise service and profitability.

Born in Mexico, Chef Daniel enjoys mentoring his team, exploring culinary trends, and balancing his professional passion with family time.