SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. (September 6, 2023) – Thompson San Antonio –
Riverwalk [3], an award-winning contemporary hotel on the banks of the
iconic San Antonio River Walk, today announced the appointment of David
Arciniega as Executive Chef. A native of San Antonio, Chef Arciniega has
been a member of the hotel’s culinary team since he joined as
Executive Sous Chef in 2022, responsible for the concept design and
execution of all private events. In his new role, Chef Arciniega will
oversee the hotel’s culinary program, from weddings and events to its
signature dining venues, The Moon’s Daughters and Cenote Pool Deck,
which offer Mediterranean-inspired menus.
“We are thrilled to have Chef Arciniega leading our stellar culinary
team,” said Eugene Mardell, General Manager of Thompson San Antonio –
Riverwalk. “He is an incredible asset to Thompson San Antonio –
Riverwalk and inspires us with his wealth of experience and infectious
passion for culinary innovation and exceptional guest service.”
Prior to joining Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk, Chef Arciniega served
as Taskforce Chef at Hyatt’s renowned Hana Maui Resort, where he
successfully managed the three-meal restaurant. Previously, he was the
Executive Chef at Texas State University, planning banquet menus and
overseeing private events, and also held the role of Manager & Sommelier
at Maverick Texas Brasserie. Chef Arciniega has been honored with
numerous awards for his culinary expertise and dedication. During his
time as Chef and Owner at Amaya’s Cocina, his accomplishments were
celebrated by San Antonio Magazine, San Antonio Express-News, and placed
in the Top 15 Best Restaurants to Eat in 2015 by San Antonio Current.
Additionally, while serving as the Beverage Director at Botika at The
Pearl Brewery, acclaimed by the San Antonio Express News as one of the
best new restaurants of 2016, he played a key role in hiring and
training the restaurant’s entire opening team.
Chef Arciniega’s appointment as a Sous Chef at Oloroso in San Antonio
led him to pursue a Level 1 Sommelier certificate from The Court of
Master Sommeliers. Through his various roles in the culinary industry,
Chef Arciniega gained a profound understanding of operations at every
level while continuing his education at St. Phillips Community College,
where he graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts.
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk offers a luxury hospitality experience
that integrates with the city’s vibrant culture. With a deep
connection to his San Antonio roots, Chef Arciniega will bring his
expertise to two dining venues at Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk: The
Moon’s Daughters, an enchanting indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant and
bar that dazzles from its 20th-story perch over the city, and Cenote
Pool Deck, a serene oasis offering craft cocktails, fine wines, and
delicious bites.
For more information, please visit
www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/
About Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk
Opened in February 2021, Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk is a modern
retreat soaring 20 stories above San Antonio’s celebrated River Walk
– capturing the contemporary spirit of this historic Texas city.
Inspired by the sophisticated fabric of modern San Antonio, designer
Mariana Valero of Guadalajara-based interior design firm Amass & G set
out to create a magnetic and inviting gathering place where world
travelers and the San Antonio community can connect and feel uplifted.
The hotel serves as a new gathering place in the city’s emerging Arts
District, just steps from Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and a
growing neighborhood of galleries. Thompson San Antonio encompasses
the first 11 floors of a stunning mixed-use tower with luxury condos
called The Arts Residences situated directly above. A signature
restaurant from San Antonio celebrity chef and James Beard Award
finalist Steve McHugh is joined by The Moon’s Daughters, an enchanting
rooftop restaurant & bar.
