Christopher Rios

Christopher Rios is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of expertise in Hospitality and Executive Search, currently serving as the Chief Experience Officer and Founding Member of Blue Rock Search.

With a background encompassing 15+ years of executive chef experience in the hospitality industry, Chris has transitioned into recruiting executive and senior-level talent within Customer Experience, HR, and Hospitality sectors for over a decade.

In his role as CXO, Chris leads the retained CX Executive Search Practice at Blue Rock Search, specializing in recruiting CX leaders and teams across various Experience Disciplines such as Patient, Digital, User, and Employee Experience, as well as Customer Success, Care & Support, Contact/Call Centers, and Insights and Analytics.

Blue Rock Search, under Chris' leadership, is dedicated to providing a top-tier Concierge Experience to the CX community in diverse industry verticals, offering a unique approach to executive recruiting and creating a seamless ecosystem that extends beyond traditional Executive Search to add value for Clients, Candidates, and Employees alike.

Chris Rios is a trusted advisor and consultant for numerous organizations seeking to foster a customer-centric culture, leveraging his extensive background in both the culinary arts and executive recruitment.

Chris holds a diverse educational background, having studied Culinary Arts at the renowned Culinary Institute of America, History at Wesleyan University, and completed a College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School Diploma Program at The Taft School.

Prior to his current role at Blue Rock Search, Chris held positions such as Executive Recruiting Director at The Christopher Group, Recruiter at ITT Educational Services, Inc., and Executive Chef at various establishments including Neiman Marcus, Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale, Salmon River, and Ideya.

To connect with Christopher Rios, you can reach out to him at ☎ 941-952-9555 (office) / 941-780-5379 (cell) or via email at chris@bluerocksearch.com.