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Aquilino Sanchez

Server/bartender
Denver

Summary

I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, who has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and who is passionate about all the little things and moments in life. I've lived in Denver for just under four years now and have decided to stay and focus my career towards the things that makes me the happiest in life; food, beverage, music, event planning, and service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Expo /FOH Team Member

Makfam
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with the opening team of a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Chinese-Sichuan restaurant recognized for its innovative, upscale approach to traditional family recipes
  • Contributed to the restaurant's rapid success and critical acclaim within its first year of operation
  • Supported one of Denver's top cocktail programs by fostering a vibrant dining atmosphere and promoting beverage pairings

Server

Cafe Brazil
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Delivered exceptional service in a vibrant, upscale dining environment, ensuring guests experienced the unique blend of Central and South America culinary and cocktail traditions
  • Expertly recommended wine pairings, rum varieties, and caribbean-inspired cocktails to create a unique adventure through a part of the world that local diners are very rarely familiar with
  • Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of the menu and collaborated with kitchen staff to present colorful, craft surf-and-turf dishes that showcased fresh, high-quality ingredients with dense flavor profiles and rich regional influences, each dish telling its own story


Server/Bartender

Tivoli Brewing Company
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Cultivate warm relationships with a rich and diverse clientele, including MSU Denver students, event-goers from Ball Arena, and local beer lovers. Catering to each of their unique needs and palettes
  • Successful and attentive in high volume turnover hours, within large sections at the taproom during game days and concert days, resulting in higher sales and customer satisfaction
  • Knowledgeable behind the bar and in organizing/tapping kegs in order to ensure proper protocol and a high quality product

Expo / Foodrunner / Tableside Cook / Brunch Server

Urban Farmer
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained kitchen productivity under the standards and organization of a brigade de cuisine, guaranteeing timely preparation, and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications
  • Skillfully and educationally prepared performances for a number of different table-side dishes and desserts that we offered at the restaurant, creating a positive environment supporting culinary art and customer engagement
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to fine dining and company policies in order to maintain a clear measure of quality
  • Responsible for knowing in-depth recipes for each dish to ensure proper communication between kitchen and customers, explaining to them the story behind each dish, while also carefully being aware of allergens

Server

Denny’s
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Planned and executed outstanding customer service protocols in order to understand the needs of the customer to ensure a desirable dining experience, leading to personal awards and certificates from corporate
  • Prosperous in all departments of the restaurant and readily available to step in wherever it was that I was needed, leading to increased skill sets in managerial duties, money handling, cooking, and training
  • Consistent in meeting sales quotas by transparently up-selling to customers in a way that would enhance their dining experience

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Using Microsoft Office to plan and organize in spreadsheets, create powerful writing samples through Word, and develop informative business presentations through Power Point
  • Create original designs and logos through Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Understanding of operations of various Point of Sales systems to ensure accurate retail sales
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Specialized in customer service training, leading to promotions and awards in service at multiple jobs
  • Strong expertise in event coordination
  • Ability to manage a diverse staff/team of 20 people
  • Experienced in conducting and arranging meetings in business to business marketing
  • Basic bartending and mixology
  • Knowledge in audio and lighting set up
  • Intermediate level of expertise in wine
  • Strongly educated in culinary art and culture

Timeline

Server

Cafe Brazil
01.2024 - 12.2024

Expo /FOH Team Member

Makfam
11.2023 - Current

Server/Bartender

Tivoli Brewing Company
01.2023 - 12.2024

Expo / Foodrunner / Tableside Cook / Brunch Server

Urban Farmer
06.2021 - 12.2022

Server

Denny’s
10.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

San Diego State University
05.2001 -

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