Juan Sanchez has been appointed as Beverage Director at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

A seasoned beverage expert and no stranger to the local market, Juan Sanchez was born and raised in San Diego and brings a myriad of beverage experience to Alila Marea Beach Resort. As Beverage Director, Sanchez will oversee the beverage component of all F&B outlets, as well as beverage menu creation, and more. Previous to his new role, Sanchez has worked at Manchester Grand Hyatt, JRDN-Tower 23, the Trust Restaurant Group, and was most recently the beverage director for Belmont Park Entertainment. With a hospitality-first approach, Sanchez is looking forward to coaching, mentoring, and learning from his colleagues, and is excited to help create a team that understands and appreciates the importance of every role.