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Xoel Cantero Alvarez

Head Sommelier at Grupo Paraguas

Xoel Cantero Alvarez is an experienced sommelier with a comprehensive background in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as Head Sommelier at Grupo Paraguas since May 2019, Xoel previously held significant positions such as Restaurant Manager, Beverage Director, and Head Sommelier at Salles Hotels, managing the wine programs of Michelin-starred restaurants. Prior to that, Xoel worked as Assistant Head Sommelier at Grupo Paraguas and as Head Sommelier at Akita Foods SL, developing extensive wine pairings and training staff on various beverages. Xoel's career also includes roles at renowned establishments like Quaglino's, The Typing Room, Maze by Gordon Ramsay, and Hakkasan Group. Xoel holds multiple certifications, including a Level 3 in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, and Certified Sake Sommelier, demonstrating a solid educational foundation in wine and beverage expertise.

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Madrid, Spain

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Grupo Paraguas

Nos hemos consolidado como uno de los grupos de restauración de referencia a nivel nacional e internacional, logrando traspasar fronteras y siendo los creadores y prescriptores de una nueva forma de hacer y entender la restauración. Casi 1000 empleados/as son los que diariamente ponen en marcha el motor de los ocho restaurantes que conforman el grupo Paraguas, todos diferentes en concepto, estilo y personalidad pero con el mismo denominador común: provocar en el cliente una experiencia inolvidable. Conseguimos que nuestros clientes disfruten de una experiencia inolvidable en nuestros restaurantes, con una cocina de excelente calidad, altos estándares de servicio, entorno únicos y equipos cargados de energía positiva que comparten nuestros valores.


Headquarters

Madrid, Spain

Employees

501-1,000

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