# EP 52: Jordan Salcito

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Podcast: [Hospitality On The Rise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hospitality-on-the-rise-7243462)
Published: 2026-03-10T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culinary-agents/episodes/EP-52-Jordan-Salcito-e3fsnjr
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Duration seconds: 2330

## Resource

On this episode of Hospitality On The Rise , Jordan Salcito, Founder & CEO of Drink RAMONA and author of Smart Mouth , recounts her inspiring journey from a young barista to a leading innovator in the wine industry. With a background that spans from working at Michelin-starred restaurants like Eleven Madison Park to launching her own premium organic beverage brand, Jordan shares how pivotal moments, intuition, and mentorship shaped her path. She reflects on the lessons learned from working with culinary legends like Daniel Boulud and Danny Meyer and how they influenced both her professional philosophy and the creation of Drink RAMONA. Links - Instagram - Jordan Salcito: https://www.instagram.com/jordansalcito/ - Instagram - Culinary Agents⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/ - Full Transcript⁠: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-52-jordan-salcito ************ Remember, success looks different for everyone in hospitality. No two paths are the same. If you have a leader or a topic you want to hear about, email media@culinaryagents.com. Hospitality On The Rise is brought to you by Culinary Agents, connecting top talent with employers since 2012. Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity, join us at CulinaryAgents.com. For more inspiration, subscribe to Hospitality On The Rise and visit HospitalityCareerPaths.com, a free platform by Culinary Agents. Thanks for tuning in! Remember to like, follow, and subscribe. And if you loved this episode, share it with someone who could use a little inspiration.

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