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Jordan Salcito

Founder / CEO | Drink RAMONA
The best indication that someone is right for our team is that they care deeply about being part of it. Caring is the best attitude! Work ethic is critical too. Everything else can be taught.

Podcasts

Culinary Agents
Mar 10, 2026
Hospitality On The Rise Podcast
EP 52: Jordan Salcito

Experience

2017 - 2020
Director of Wine Special Projects
2016 - Present
Founder / CEO
Drink RAMONANew York, NY
2013 - 2016
Wine & Beverage Director
2011 - 2020
Founder
BellusNew York, NY
2011 - 2012
Beverage Director
Crown RestaurantNew York, NY
2009 - 2010
Dining Room Manager
2007 - 2008
Sommelier
2007 - 2007
Sommelier
Nick and Toni’s East Hampton, NY
2007 - 2007
Captain
VeritasNew York, NY
2006 - 2006
Busser / Front Waiter / Lounge Server
Daniel New York, NY
2005 - 2005
Stagier
Daniel New York, NY
2003 - 2003
Hostess
wd ~ 50New York, NY

Education

2004 - 2005
Culinary Degree
Johnson & Wales Providence, RI

Advice from Jordan Salcito

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
What you put into this industry is what you get out!
Invest in your own education and in the community.
Be an excellent listener.
Listen to what the guest means, not necessarily what they say. And if you are unclear on what they want, ask follow-up questions.
Educate constantly and make sure your team has the tools they need in order to be great.
For wines by the glass, taste as a group regularly. Build in the time to organize for education and inspiration. Bring in other professionals and points of view.
I am most inspired after connecting with others who inspire me.
Sometimes this is my team, sometimes it's one of our investors, other times it’s my husband, a friend, a mentor.
I am currently obsessed with podcasts - those ‘aspirational friends’ if you will.
Oprah’s Master Class podcast is a current favorite as is Guy Raz’s How I Built This. There are lessons from every industry that apply to ours.

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