Quentin Garcia

Executive Chef

The driving force behind Lola Rose Grand Mezze is Executive Chef Quentin Garcia. An Indio Native, Garcia is a budding culinary talent whose worked in some of the most celebrated kitchens across the globe. Bringing nearly two decades of industry experience to the culinary team at Thompson Palm Springs, Garcia ignited his passion from a young-age, cooking his way through French kitchens before training in the world-famous Michelin-starred Dragsholm Slot and continuing his culinary journey through Denmark. Most recently, Garcia made a name for himself in his recent role as executive chef of Rainbird where he created an award-winning, exploratory tasting menu through the bounty of California’s Central Valley, which earned him numerous nods. Chef Quentin also recently appeared on the latest season of Chopped: Spin it to Win It! In his new role, Garcia will build out his vision for Lola Rose and the culinary program of Thompson Palm Springs, lead all front and back of house kitchen staff, and curate new and innovative programming for the budding culinary scene of the city.