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Amy Racine
Beverage Director & Partner, Wine Consultant | JF Restaurants, Tatiana
Experience
2011 - 2012
Sommelier & Restaurant Manager
Amangiri ResortCanyon Point, UT
2010 - 2010
Server
Farmstead RestaurantSaint Helena, CA
2009 - 2010
Bartender
Crossroads PubHyde Park, NY
2008 - 2008
Externship Line Cook
The GreenbrierWhite Sulphur Springs, WV
Education
2011 - 2011
Culinary Institute of AmericaSaint Helena, CA
Advice from Amy Racine
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
The attitude I look for when hiring is a general sense of hospitality.
When interviewing, I look for someone who is smiling, makes eye contact, has taken the time to prepare, and comes across genuinely excited to be there. All the other pieces of information on the resume are a bonus.
The people we bring on board at JF Restaurants are often self-motivated, and we've been able to build a team that feeds off the energy and ideas of one another.
The team's natural interest and knowledge of the industry keeps the restaurant full of new and exciting ideas, and allows us to learn from each other.
Having a membership to Guildsomm is an excellent resource for all wine and beverage information.
Even if you aren't pursuing certification, it's a fantastic resource.
I find inspiration from spending time with the people on our front and back of the house teams as well as from traveling.
I'm excited by the trend in lower ABV cocktails.
Starting with a high alcohol martini or classic cocktail can destroy your palate going into a great meal. I think starting with lower ABV cocktails can enhance the guest's dining experience.
At JF Restaurants, everyone is there to help and take care of each other; it's a fun, high energy, and supportive environment.
We have constant communication with each other, which keeps us up to speed on the guests we have in house, their preferences, and where they are in dinner.
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