James Beard Award winner
Jose Lloves
- Discipline
- James Beard Award winner
i. Biography
Jose Lloves built his reputation at Sevilla Restaurant in New York City through continuity: same room, same name, same daily standards. He started there as chef in 1962, moved into ownership in 1967, and by 1972 had taken on the combined role of owner and manager. The work is defined less by reinvention than by repetition done well, with the kitchen, the dining room, and the business all kept under one long line of responsibility.
Coming Up
At 62 Charles Street in Greenwich Village, New York City, the chef’s post at Sevilla Restaurant ran from 1962 to 1967 and gave Jose Lloves the inside knowledge that later shaped his ownership. That stretch placed him in the middle of a fixed operation, where familiarity with the room and the workflow became part of the job. Since 1967, he has been the owner of Sevilla Restaurant, and by 1972 he had added management to the role, combining oversight with the day-to-day demands of keeping the place running.
Where They Are Now
The progression from chef to owner, and then to owner and manager, at Sevilla in New York City is the core of Jose Lloves’s professional record. It shows an approach built on duration and control of the details, rather than movement from one kitchen to another. He said, “In 1962, I became a chef at Sevilla, and in 1964, I took over the operation.” The line is direct, and it marks the point where responsibility shifted from station work to the wider business.
In Their Words “In 1962, I became a chef at Sevilla, and in 1964, I took over the operation.” Those details place Jose Lloves between two fixed points: Celanova, and the New York dining room that became his professional base. The result is a career grounded in place, with the record at Sevilla Restaurant carrying the weight of those years.
Career - owner — Sevilla Restaurant, 62 Charles Street, Greenwich Village, New York City (1967–present) - chef — Sevilla Restaurant, 62 Charles Street, Greenwich Village, New York City (1962–1967)
FAQ What is Jose Lloves's current role? As of 2026, Jose Lloves is Owner and Manager.
