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Chef Rainer
Chef – Culinary Operations
For over 30-years Chef Rainer Schwarz has provided award winning culinary direction as some of the finest dining establishments in California. With international experience he describes his style as “simple, honest cuisine with great seasonal ingredients.”
- Director of Culinary
- Trilogy Group Food & Beverage
- Director of Culinary
- Sentinel Restaurant Group
- Director of Culinary
- Skylar Hospitality
- Executive Chef
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
- Director of Food & Beverage
- Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
- Executive Chef
- Viceroy Hotel
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“We are thrilled to collaborate with US Foods to create a dynamic culinary experience for our guests reminiscent of the way Emmitt played the game,” said Jim Hensely, Director of Operations at Emmitt’s. “The team at US Foods understands what we’re looking to accomplish and raises the bar for anything that Emmitt touches to ensure it matches his high standards.
As the NFL Draft makes headlines in Sin City, Emmitt Smith is offering his advice to the new class entering the major league. The NFL legend is also feeding fans in Las Vegas with his upcoming restaurant, Emmitt's.
Emits Las Vegas — set to open later this year — has named Rockwell Group as its interior designer. The interdisciplinary architecture and design firm will oversee all aspects related to architectural and interior design, including creating custom furniture and lighting fixtures.
Emmitt’s Las Vegas, the restaurant being opened on the Las Vegas Strip by Emmitt Smith, the former Dallas Cowboys running back, three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, has hired a chef to quarterback the kitchen.
Working towards providing a world-class culinary experience, Emmitt's Las Vegas is excited to announce mastermind Chef Rainer Schwarz as the head chef of the restaurant and venue. Combining his unique Austrian roots with his classical training, Chef Rainer will be sure to bring his Southern California expertise to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Three-time Super Bowl Champion Announces Launch of 30,000+ Square Foot Venue on Las Vegas Strip.
From acclaimed French bistros to thriving food courts, the restaurant scene in this SoCal region is thriving.
Driftwood Kitchen might be known for its California coastal vibe, but executive chef and partner Rainer Schwarz brings years of international fine-dining experience to the Laguna Beach restaurant.
The award-winning global architecture and design firm is crafting a unique and individual narrative concept for Emmitt Smith's Las Vegas destination
Emmitt's Las Vegas – set to open later this year – has named Rockwell Group as its interior designer. The interdisciplinary architecture and design firm will oversee all aspects relating to architectural and interior design including creating custom furniture and lighting fixtures.