Henry Sanchez
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Refined hospitality professional with extensive experience in high-end dining, offering a deep understanding of both food and beverage service. In the role of bartender, cultivated expertise across all areas of a restaurant, with a particular emphasis on beverages, including a sophisticated knowledge of agaves and whiskeys. Known for crafting personalized guest experiences, combining meticulous service with a passion for excellence. Bilingual in English and Spanish, dedicated to elevating the guest experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Dining Server / Bartender
Ceiba at Conrad by Hilton
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Played a role in the opening of Ceiba, contributing to the establishment of one of Orlando's trendiest dining spots.
- Mastered the complete food and beverage menu to provide informed and personalized recommendations to guests.
- Executed service according to Forbes standards, ensuring a high-quality guest experience.
- Acquired extensive knowledge of agaves and whiskeys, enabling the creation of custom flights and personalized guest experiences.
- Currently assists as a bartender, which has allowed the development of deeper knowledge in all areas of the restaurant, with enhanced expertise in food and an even stronger focus on beverages.
Fine Dining Server
Doshi
Winter Park, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Suggested wine and sake pairings to go with specific menu items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional fine dining service ( MICHELIN Star Guide 2024 )
- Skillfully juggled multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure during busy shifts.
- Execution of 6 Course Pre-Fixed Menu marking tables for each course
Bartender
Aventura Hotel
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Server/Bartender
Descend 21- Hyatt Regency
Orlando, FL
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Trained before opening, tasted food and drinks to ensure acknowledgment and performance to serve a high-level experience with Hyatt standards
- Assist buyouts events, and serve them in banquet style
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Server
AVA MediterrAegean
Winter Park, FL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Intense training to ensure acknowledgment and performance to serve a high level of guests with fine dining standards
- Assist buyouts events, and serve them in banquets style
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards
Education
Elite Bartending School
01.2019
Certified Public Accountant -
Andres Bello Catholic University
01.2006
Skills
- Cocktail Knowledge
- Natural Leadership
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Software
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Mixology Techniques
- Energetic and Outgoing
- High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Fine Dining Server / Bartender
Ceiba at Conrad by Hilton
01.2024 - Current
Fine Dining Server
Doshi
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Aventura Hotel
01.2023 - Current
Server/Bartender
Descend 21- Hyatt Regency
12.2022 - 02.2024
Server
AVA MediterrAegean
01.2022 - 12.2022
Elite Bartending School
Certified Public Accountant -
Andres Bello Catholic University