Rafael Mayoral

Executive Chef, Pescatore

Rafael Mayoral was born in Mexico City and emigrated to North America 23 years ago. He embarked on his culinary career and became a professional chef at Star's Restaurant under Chef Mark Franz. After quickly developing a passion for cooking, Rafael eventually moved to work in different restaurants around San Francisco including Harry's Restaurant, Spuntino's, Milano's Italian Kitchen and Prego Restaurant. In 1992, he returned back to Mexico to assist at the Centro Universitario de Artes Culinarias.

"Raffa," as he is fondly called by his staff, found himself back in the city by the bay in 1993 and joined Pescatore under the supervision of Chef Chris Shepherd. Meanwhile he was also working at other Kimpton proprieties such as Scala's Bistro and Puccinni & Pinetti under the wing of Chef Daniel Scherotter. Raffa shaped and improved his skills and got the chance to become the Sous Chef at Pescatore in 1999. After a year he showed the passion and dedication needed and was promoted to Executive Chef

Raffa has a great work ethic and he leads his staff by example. He shows his ability to be creative with rustic Italian cuisine while using the freshest local ingredients. He looks forward to further personal and professional growth within the Kimpton Group.