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Tim Sandow is the General Manager of our restaurant group with 23 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Tim has been with VAI’s Hospitality Group for over 6 months and is responsible for all front of house operations. He is particularly passionate about wine and spirits training. A fun fact about Tim is that he was Bachelor #2 on The Dating Game when he was 18. In his free time, Tim likes to spend as much time as possible with his family, go on bike rides, and catch a movie at the theater.

Juan Bautista has been working with our restaurant group for over year and a half and has over twenty-five years of experience in the restaurant industry. He is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, with excellent skills breaking down seafood, beef, and pork, and his passion is serving some tasty and great-looking food. A fun fact about Juan is that he can come up with a witty answer in a hurry. During the summer, he enjoys a nice day in the city, a sporting event, or a concert, and in winter, a hot cocoa and movie at home.

Samantha Rothmund is a Manager at our restaurant group with 11 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Samantha has been with The VAI’s Hospitality Group for five months and is passionate about building connections with others and being a team leader. Her specific responsibilities include creating a unique and positive experience for the team and guests. A fun fact about Samantha is that she has drank out of the Stanley Cup. In her free time, Samantha likes to hang out with her dog, go to the forest preserve, and spend quality time with family and friends.

Kyle Koller has been with our restaurant group for 5 years and has 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Kyle is responsible for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment, assisting in all operations of the kitchen, maintaining communications between front of house and back of house to ensure guests have a great experience, ordering product for the kitchen, maintaining recipe adherence, maintaining facilities and equipment in the kitchen, aiding in the creation and execution of specials, interviewing and hiring employees, and cooking great food. A fun fact about Kyle is that he is so fun. In his free time, Kyle likes to play bass in his band and spend time outside.

Henry Morrell ensures that every guest at VAI’s receives top-notch hospitality from the moment they arrive until they leave. He thrives in a support role for servers, utility workers, and bartenders, always ready to assist with any questions or concerns. Known for never having a blocked view at concerts, Henry enjoys spending time with his four dogs and girlfriend, often engaging in outdoor activities.