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Erick Orozco Santamaria

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Food And Beverage Director at The Springs Resort & Spa
📍 San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Erick Orozco Santamaria is the Food And Beverage Director and Head Sommelier at The Springs Resort & Spa, with 12 years of experience. A graduate of the Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers, he specializes in creating innovative and memorable gastronomic experiences through food and wine.

He is passionate about the history and culture behind beverages, which inspires his travels. Erick has explored renowned wine regions like Champagne and historic wineries like TEMPOS Vega Sicilia in Spain, and has also traveled to Tequila, Mexico, to learn more about the iconic spirit.

He believes a sommeliers life is about telling stories, but some wineries leave him speechless.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Food And Beverage Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Gastronomic Experiences
Passionate about creating innovative and unforgettable sensory experiences for guests through unique food and beverage pairings.
Wine Storytelling
Believes in communicating the history, tradition, and family stories behind each wine to enhance the tasting experience.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Food And Beverage Director
The Springs Resort & Spa
5-2023 - 6-2024
Head Sommelier
The Springs Resort & Spa
10-2022 - 5-2023
Food and Beverage Server
The Springs Resort & Spa
4-2018 - 9-2022
Sommelier
Nayara Resorts
11-2015 - 4-2018
Jr Sommelier
Nayara Resorts
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Education
4-2020 - 10-2023
Sommelier
Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers
4-2021 - 12-2022
SOMMELIER
Universidad del Aconcagua
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