Freddy Delgadillo
North Hollywood
Summary
Experienced wine professional prepared for this role with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in wine selection, tasting, and pairing, with keen ability to adapt to changing needs. Adept at building relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring reliable and consistent service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sommelier/Wine Manager
Augustine Wine Bar
Sherman Oaks, CA
12.2024 - 10.2026
- Curated wine pairings aligned with seasonal menu changes and guest preferences.
- Trained service staff on varietals, tasting notes, and proper pour techniques.
- Coordinated wine service standards to maintain consistent hospitality across dining room.
- Represented establishment professionally with guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
Cellar hand/ Intern
Ink Grade Estate
Napa, CA
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Crush/destem grapes; break down and clean up crush equipment; sanitation of fermentation bins/tanks; wine movement between tanks/barrels; daily forklift driving; loading and operating presses; unloading trucks
- Crushed and destemmed grapes; broke down and cleaned crush equipment; sanitized fermentation bins and tanks; managed wine movement between tanks and barrels; operated forklifts and presses; unloaded trucks.
- Performed cellar tasks including juice racking and transfers; sampled wine from tanks and barrels; maintained barrels; measured tank fills; added to fermentations; inoculated must and juice; handled liquid So2; filled propane tanks; conducted various cellar maintenance.
- Assisted with three consecutive harvests at the winery. Assist sister wineries: Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars, Stony Hill
Sommelier
Augustine Wine Bar
Sherman Oaks, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Crafted memorable wine experiences for guests at one of Los Angeles’s top wine bars.
- Provided expert wine recommendations for optimal wine and food pairings.
- Conducted inventory and organized materials to maintain accurate business bookkeeping.
Sommelier, retail/floor
Wally’s Wine & Spirits
Santa Monica, CA
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Recommended wines and spirits from diverse global regions to guests, enhancing their dining experience.
- Developed a loyal clientele and achieved top sales performance within the company.
- Assisted in organizing wine dinner events to enhance guest experiences. and special catering off-site events.
Sous Chef
Maude
Beverly Hills, CA
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Conducted research and development for new culinary ideas. Implemented new recipes and techniques to enhance the restaurant’s monthly changing menu.
- Organized and streamlined work environment for optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Monitored food supplies and ordered ingredients to guarantee product freshness and availability.
- Collaborated with chef team on seasonal menu changes, special requests, and dietary accommodations.
Lead Cook
Ox and Son
Santa Monica, CA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Opening Team
- Led line as cook and trained cooks on various stations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while fostering collaboration and leadership within the team.
- Prepared entrees and sauces at meat station during busy service hours.
Cook III
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Worked primarily in hotel’s fine dining restaurant, The Californian.
- Developed daily specials, minimizing food costs and waste through strategic menu design.
- Facilitated purchasing and ordering processes for restaurant supplies.
- Trained employees across various kitchen stations, enhancing team versatility and service quality.
- Opening team at hotel’s newly renovated restaurant, Watertable Food and Drink.
Chef de Partie
Ella’s Dining Room and Bar
Sacramento, CA
05.2009 - 04.2011
- Assisted Chef Kelly McCown and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
- Demonstrated versatility by working all kitchen stations during peak hours.
- Maintained high cooking standards through meticulous food handling and safety practices.
- Promoted to jr. Sous Chef 5/2010
Roundsman
Jaspers Gourmet Cuisine
Austin, TX
12.2006 - 03.2009
- Hired Intern entry-level management: Roundsman
- Coordinated purchasing, ordering, scheduling, hiring, and kitchen management in high-volume environment.
- Managed food cost while ensuring a clean and professional learning environment.
- Created daily specials and kept up with daily trends and originality.
- Executed catering for festivals, city events, and private parties.
Chef De Partie
Alinea
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Joined culinary team as an apprentice, assisting senior chefs.
- Developed self-discipline and attention to detail by adhering to chef’s standards.
- Progressed through various stations within the kitchen.
Cook
Martini House
St. Helena, CA
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Assisted chefs in daily kitchen operations during apprenticeship
- Excelled across all stations, enhancing proficiency in kitchen responsibilities
- Gained expertise in Napa Cuisine, focusing on regional and seasonal cooking techniques
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy
Austin, TX12-2007
Skills
- Wine service management
- Cellar management
- Menu development
- Kitchen management
- Effective communication
- Wine inventory management
- High Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
Certification
- Court of Masters Sommeliers, Certified
- Forklift Operator
- CRBS Certified
- CA Food Handlers Certified
Timeline
Lead Sommelier/Wine Manager
Augustine Wine Bar
12.2024 - 10.2026
Cellar hand/ Intern
Ink Grade Estate
07.2021 - 12.2023
Sommelier
Augustine Wine Bar
09.2019 - 03.2020
Sommelier, retail/floor
Wally’s Wine & Spirits
09.2018 - 09.2019
Sous Chef
Maude
05.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Cook
Ox and Son
01.2015 - 05.2015
Cook III
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
05.2011 - 12.2014
Chef de Partie
Ella’s Dining Room and Bar
05.2009 - 04.2011
Roundsman
Jaspers Gourmet Cuisine
12.2006 - 03.2009
Chef De Partie
Alinea
08.2005 - 09.2006
Cook
Martini House
08.2003 - 05.2005
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas Culinary Academy