Gabriela “Gaby” Jimenez
Restaurant Chef, Toro Toro
Restaurant Chef, Toro Toro
"It is a genuine joy to create all of the elements that make Toro Toro so special for our guests. From the incredible ingredients from around the world to the elements of show, dining here is a deliciously sensory experience.”
Four Seasons Tenure
- Since 2016
- First Four Seasons Assignment: Cook 1, Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Employment History
- Four Seasons Hotel Houston - Bayou & Bottle; The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Maggiano’s Little Italy
Education
- High School Diploma from CBTIS, Mexico City
Birthplace
- Mexico, City, Mexico
Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Born and raised in Mexico City, Gabriela “Gaby” Jimenez developed an early interest in cooking, seeing her mother and grandmother cooking for the family. She enjoyed helping out, learning how to cook, and most of all, helping to create something special for everyone to enjoy.
After graduating from high school in Mexico City, Gaby moved to Houston and began her culinary career, straight away, at Maggiano’s Little Italy, overseeing the salad bar and dessert lounge. From there, she transitioned to The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, where she worked for 14 years, covering breakfasts, lunches, and banquet service. In 2016, Gaby joined Four Seasons Hotel Houston as a cook for the opening team of Bayou & Bottle, where she moved up to the Chef de Partie position in 2021. Gaby was named Restaurant Chef of Bayou & Bottle in 2023, where she oversaw all culinary aspects of the popular bourbon-themed bar and restaurant. In 2026, Chef Gaby was named Restaurant Chef of Toro Toro, the popular Pan-Latin steakhouse known for its exotic meats, fresh sushi and ceviches, and its "dinner and a show" experience.
Chef Gaby speaks English and Spanish, and enjoys travelling, trying out new restaurants with her husband and three children, and relaxing at the river.
