Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas

Hospitality Career Paths

• Present
• I was driven to excel and be the greatest asset for whomever I was working for, partnering with, or teaching. I also...

  

  DLynn Proctor

  Director & Co-Founder

  Fantesca Estate & Winery, Wine Unify Foundation

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• Restaurant life is family, not just between employees but with guests, vendors and all other stakeholders.The...

  

  Jeffrey Porter

  Self-employed

  Learning the Vines Consulting - Hospitality & Beverage Consulting

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• 2020
• In a lot of industries, you often hear people say “it’s just business.” This is a phrase that really doesn’t apply to...

  

  Megan McGannon

  General Manager

  Sorrel

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• 2018
• Something as simple as finding time to sit down and grab a coffee before service begins or taking a walk outside when...

  

  Watson Brown

  Travel Designer

  The Legacy Untold Travel

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• 2015
• Talking to guests who had a passion for wine, and opening a few special bottles for them on their special occasions,...

  

  Will Costello

  Managing Director Business Development

  Preferabli

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• My first job in the industry changed my future in more ways than I ever could have anticipated. I remember walking...

  

  Melissa Davis

  Beverage Director

  Staplehouse

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• 2014
• The people I work with keep me level headed, grounded, motivated, and excited about my job. The nature of the...

  

  Carlton McCoy

  Master Sommelier, President and CEO

  Lawrence Wine Estates and The Roots Fund

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• I am lucky to have chosen my job. Every day I am proud to be the voice of incredibly talented, engaged and committed...

  

  Pascaline Lepeltier

  Beverage Director, Author, Co-Founder

  Chambers, chëpìka

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• 2013
• My first job had a dynamic wine list and beverage program. I was surrounded by people, who for lack of a better word,...

  

  Rachel DelRocco

  Writer & Consultant

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• I am extremely lucky to have chosen such a rewarding industry. On a daily basis I get to tell the story of...

  

  Daniel Toral

  Sales Representative

  Florida Wine Company

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• 2012
• I love creating the space for people to grow and develop their goals. I get a real pleasure from helping people...

  

  Jillian Rocco

  Teacher

  Weymouth High School

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• I continue to be inspired in this industry by its boundless creativity, constant evolution, and unending dedication...

  

  John Ragan

  Master Sommelier, President of Operations

  Union Square Hospitality Group

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• Hospitality is the greatest team sport, and I couldn’t do what I do without my team.

  

  Sabato Sagaria

  Master Sommelier & Co-Founder

  Apres Cru Hospitality

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• 2011
• Stay humble, focus on the guest.

  

  Dustin Wilson

  Master Sommelier, Co-Founder

  Verve Wine, Apres Cru Hospitality

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• In this industry, there are so many great opportunities. There are not many other jobs where you can work anywhere in...

  

  Michaël Engelmann

  Independent Wine Consultant

  sommelier57

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• 2009
• I try to be truly present and aware in each moment. That moment might be chatting with a guest, brainstorming with a...

  

  Jean Tomaro

  Co-Founder & Beverage Specialist

  Hogsalt

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• It is commonly said in the restaurant industry that the guest always comes first. Danny Meyer taught me that first we...

  

  Chris Baggetta

  Senior Manager

  Moet Hennessy USA

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• 2008
• It’s not about the mistakes you have made, it’s about how you recover from them. Mistakes are always going to...

  

  Mark Lockard

  General Manager

  Marea

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• 2006
• The idea that people can have a truly great experience and you can make someone’s day in a matter of hours is what...

  

  Joancarlo Parkhurst

  Chef/Owner

  La Famosa

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• 2005
• The idea of being part of a growing industry and community continues to inspire me to excel in this industry. It's...

  

  Nelson Daquip

  Wine and Spirits Director

  Canlis Restaurant

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• 2004
• Hospitality is not something you turn on when you walk on the floor,
  it is a part of your lifestyle.

  

  Bobby Stuckey

  Co-Owner & Master Sommelier

  Frasca Hospitality Group & Scarpetta Wines

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• 2001
• When I reflect upon the places I've been, the wines that I have been privileged to taste, but most of all, the people...

  

  Christie Dufault

  Wine Instructor & Beverage Instructor

  Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

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• 1999
• Restaurant work is a marathon lifestyle. Starting as a dishwasher, host, and busser before serving, was the best...

  

  Shelley Lindgren

  Author, Co-Owner & Wine Director

  A16

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• 1996
• When I was a kid, I worked in a small French café helping out the owner. As I watched her interact with customers and...

  

  Aimee Olexy

  Owner

  Talula's Table, Talula's Garden, Talula's Daily, The Love

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