Meet the Talent

Chef Natalia Rivera, currently the Executive Chef at La Concha Resort, has a passion for creating culinary experiences and has left an indelible mark on the gastronomic scene.

From 2020 to 2022, she served as Corporate Chef and Culinary Director at Bluhost Hospitality. During this time, she conceptualized and operationalized distinctive restaurants, including Barullo, La Central, Arena Medalla, La Barrita de al Lado and Pudges Pizza. She also oversaw the culinary operations of hotels such as Hyatt House San Juan, Hyatt Place San Juan, Hyatt Bayamón, and Hyatt Manatí.

Before this, she demonstrated her culinary skills as Executive Sous Chef at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel from 2016 to 2018, and earlier as Executive Sous Chef at La Concha Resort from 2012 to 2016. During her time at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, she led banquet operations and subsequently opened and directed Ola Ocean Front Bistro. Between these dates, she also supported operations at Copamarina Beach Resort.

Her culinary journey began as a Sous Chef at the Hotel El Convento from 2007 to 2012, where she honed her skills and laid the foundation for a remarkable career. With an eye for innovation and a taste for perfection, Natalia continues to redefine the culinary landscape.