Carlos Aguilera

Chef Aguilera has nearly a decade of culinary experience and has been with the Biltmore Hotel for the past year. He is currently in charge of all the hotel culinary operations. He oversees seven of the hotel’s culinary outlets, including, The Biltmore’s Cascade, 19th Hole, Fontana, in addition to the hotel’s culinary operations and the famous Sunday Brunch. Chef Aguilera also creates all menu preparation for the hotel’s outlets while overseeing execution and logistics to increase productivity and successful hotel operations. In addition, he is a key contributor and creator of the hotel’s signature recipes. Most recently, he created the Chef’s Table Series at The Biltmore, which consists of a six-course menu comprised of a Burrata Salad, Mediterranean Shrimp, Beef Carpaccio, Champagne Berry Gellee, fresh Tagliolini, and Seared Sea Bass with Potato Leek Hash, Lobster Bisque, Caviar and Fennel Dill Oil Sauce and a decadent sampler dessert including mousse, Flourless cake, and Tiramisu Macaroons.

Before joining The Biltmore, he served as Executive Sous Chef at The National hotel. In addition, he was in charge of all culinary operations for the historic Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach. He is also the former Corporate Executive Chef at Clutch Burger in Coral Gables, an upscale restaurant specializing in curating an array of burgers with distinct themes and flavors. His career history also includes having a chef position at popular hotel establishments such as Turnberry Isle Resort, the well-renowned country club in Aventura, where he worked under celebrity chef Scott Conant.

Chef Aguilera is from New York City and grew up in Miami, which provides much influence and inspiration to create his colorfully infused savory dishes.
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About The Biltmore Hotel
Recently renovated and graced with effortless beauty and sophistication, the Biltmore Hotel is a National Historic Landmark located in the exclusive Coral Gables area with close proximity to Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. The 271-room resort includes 174 suites and features Mediterranean architecture with classic Italian, Moorish, and Spanish influences spread over 150 acres of tropical landscape. A favorite of world leaders and celebrities since its opening in 1926, the hotel offers a restored Donald Ross 18-hole, 71-par championship golf course; tennis courts; the largest hotel pool on the East Coast of the United States with private cabanas; a European spa; and a renowned fitness center. The hotel’s dining destinations include the award winning Fontana, a traditional Italian restaurant surrounding the Biltmore’s lush courtyard and fountain; the poolside Cascade and the 19th Hole golf-centric restaurant. The Biltmore is one of South Florida’s ideal sites for leisure and business travel, high-level corporate briefings & public policy conferences, and remains an extraordinary wedding destination. The Biltmore is also a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (800) 727-1926.