On this episode of Hospitality On The Rise, host Alice Cheng welcomes Amy Racine. She is the Beverage Director and Partner at JF Restaurants, a Wine Consultant for Tatiana at Lincoln Center, and Wine Enthusiast’s 2024 Beverage Director of the Year.

Amy reflects on her journey from growing up in a family that loved to entertain to becoming a prominent voice in the beverage world. She shares how her passion for wine grew out of her culinary background and how working with some of the nation’s top restaurants and beverage programs shaped her career.

Amy also opens up about the challenges and rewards of leading diverse teams across multiple locations, and her deep commitment to creating meaningful experiences for both guests and employees.

Links

- Instagram - Amy Racine: https://www.instagram.com/amyracine

- Instagram - Culinary Agents⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/

- Full Transcript⁠: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-42-amy-racine

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