Jesus and Ileana: A Dynamic Husband-and-Wife Team in Hospitality

With a combined 29 years of experience in the restaurant and office management fields, Jesus and Ileana form a highly skilled and dedicated husband-and-wife team in the hospitality industry. Their passion for hospitality has been demonstrated through seven successful years of managing an award-winning restaurant that received significant national and state recognition. Based in Lakeway, Texas, they enjoy a family-centered life with their two children, Ileana’s parents, and their beloved dog, Tequila. Their strong sense of family and community is mirrored in their warm, people-first approach to business, making them not only consultants but true partners in their clients’ success.

Whether you're looking to streamline operations, enhance guest satisfaction, or position your restaurant for growth, Jesus and Ileana provide the expertise, insights, and personal touch necessary to achieve exceptional results in the hospitality industry.

Jesus: 19 Years of Restaurant Industry Experience

• President and Executive Chef, Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouses

• Managing Partner and Executive Chef, SP Brazilian Steakhouse

• Former Person-in-Charge, Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, San Antonio

With nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, Jesus has excelled in every aspect of restaurant operations, from the kitchen to front-of-house management. During his seven years of co-managing an award-winning restaurant, it earned multiple prestigious honors, including:

• Yelp’s Best Steakhouse in the United States: Recognized for providing an unparalleled dining experience.

• Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the United States: Ranked among the nation’s top dining destinations.

• Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Texas: Acknowledged for excellence within Texas’s vibrant food scene.

• Mashed’s Best Brazilian Steakhouse in the United States: Celebrated for exceptional Brazilian cuisine and premium steak offerings.

• OpenTable’s Diners' Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in Austin: Based on guest feedback, highlighting consistent excellence in food, service, and ambiance.

As the Founder, Executive Chef, and Managing Partner of SP Brazilian Steakhouse in Lakeway, TX, and the President and Executive Chef of Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouses, Jesus leads the charge in expanding Bitelo from Cedar Park to multiple locations across Texas. His extensive experience and culinary vision continue to drive the success and growth of these establishments.

Ileana: 10 Years of Office Management Expertise

• Chief of Business Operations, Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouses

• Managing Partner, SP Brazilian Steakhouse

Ileana brings a decade of office management expertise, specializing in ensuring the seamless administrative functions of restaurant operations. Over the seven years she co-managed an award-winning restaurant, she played a key role in financial oversight, employee relations, and streamlining processes, which were crucial to the restaurant’s success. Today, she serves as the Chief of Business Operations for Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouses and as Managing Partner of SP Brazilian Steakhouse.

Together as a Team

Jesus and Ileana’s careers are built on the same principles that brought their restaurant to national prominence. They offer a comprehensive range of services to help restaurant owners and operators optimize every aspect of their business. From operational management and staff training to financial oversight and guest experience enhancement, they provide tailored strategies designed to drive results and foster long-term success in the hospitality industry.