Leading Rosebud Steakhouse Southlake and Serving as Regional Corporate Chef For CHC Restaurant Group.
Southlake, TX — CHC Restaurant Group is proud to announce Executive Chef Mario Hernandez as the culinary leader of Rosebud Steakhouse Southlake and Regional Corporate Chef for CHC Restaurant Group. Chef Hernandez’s journey—from Chicago’s kitchens to acclaimed destinations including the Culinary Institute of America, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Nuri Steakhouse, and Gordon Ramsay North America—has shaped a distinctive, globally inspired style that celebrates both premium local ingredients and the soul of Chicago dining.
Born and raised in Chicago, Chef Hernandez refined his technique in some of the nation’s most demanding culinary environments. His tenure at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse honed his precision and product mastery, while serving as the opening Executive Chef at Dallas’s acclaimed Nuri Steakhouse established his reputation for bold creativity and leadership. His experience with Gordon Ramsay North America further sharpened his dedication to seasonality, standards, and flavor integrity. The result is a culinary perspective that is as disciplined as it is boldly expressive.
Chef Hernandez believes in one guiding principle: elevate the familiar with a global lens. His menus weave together international influences—Latin American brightness, Mediterranean depth, and Asian spice structures—while remaining grounded in the Midwest’s finest farms, fisheries, and artisan producers. Expect crisp, clean profiles; dynamic textures; and vibrant plating that reflect his modern, energetic point of view.
For Chef Hernandez, dining is storytelling. Each dish reflects a narrative of heritage, innovation, and connection. His leadership in the kitchen fosters collaboration and creativity, inspiring his team to strive for excellence while creating an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality that guests can feel at the table.
“Pretty early in my career, I had the pleasure of working with Steve and Angelo at the original Rosebud Restaurant Group. Chicago is where I fell in love with food, and that time had a huge impact on me—they taught me what tradition, consistency, and family in hospitality truly mean. To now return under their leadership at Rosebud Steakhouse Southlake feels like a full-circle moment and a true homecoming,” said Executive Chef Mario Hernandez.
Make your reservation today and experience the buzz firsthand—Chef Hernandez will ensure your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.
