Chris González
General Manager
Chris González is the newest member of our restaurant family, joining us just in time to welcome the world and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Chris is well known in the Vancouver culinary scene, both for his restaurant management experience and for his savory repartee.
A consummate professional, Chris joins Lumière (and sister restaurant db Bistro Moderne) after a two-year tenure as Restaurant Manager at Robson Street’s CinCin Ristorante + Bar. A graduate of Vancouver’s venerable Top Table restaurant group, Chris brings passion, culinary savvy and gracious hospitality to Lumière.
Chris has long been an active participant in British Columbia’s hospitality arena, serving as General Manager of Yaletown’s Villa del Lupo Restaurant and as a representative of Canadian Winery of the Year Summerhill Estate Winery in Kelowna. Chris is an avid traveler and all-around culinary enthusiast, and he leverages that experience and enthusiasm to inspire staff, elevate expectations and deliver memorable Five Diamond Service to compliment the superlative cuisine of Chefs Boulud, MacKay and Istel.
Chris is an accomplished food and wine writer whose words have graced the pages of Vancouver Magazine, Georgia Straight, Vancouver City Guide and the Eating & Drinking Guide. He has also served previously as a judge for Vancouver Magazine’s esteemed Restaurant Awards. His keen eye, discerning palate and boundless enthusiasm make him a welcome addition to the Lumière family.
Chris invites you to experience "a gastronomical experience unlike anything else in the city." Please inquiry directly via email or by telephone at 604.739.8185
Vancouver fine dining. Renowned for its excellent service and modern French cuisine, Lumière is one of Canada's fine dining hotspots. Lumiére was voted Best Restaurant and Best French Restaurant by Vancouver Magazine and was the recipient of Dine Out Vancouver's 2008 Best Service award. Lumière has captured the attention and taste buds of food lovers all over the world. Since it opened in 1995, the restaurant has received accolades from many notable food critics ranking Lumière among the finest restaurants in North America. Located in Kitsilano, on West Broadway in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.