MS Will Costello - Sommeliers in the marketplace; seminar and San Diego networking session

Today’s episode was a recording of a recent seminar delivered by Master Sommelier Will Costello for the Somm community in San Diego.  The subject of the seminar was navigating the current marketplace, negotiating salaries, contract work, and proving your value as a somm from a dollars and cents perspective.   This is by far, in my opinion, one of the most important skills to have in order to create more job opportunities and growth for the industry.  

Time stamps: 

2:20 wills background 

27:40 so easy to complain 

34 restaurant stages

37:30 salary negotiation 

38:40 incentives 

41:30 knowing your value in the market

46:30 payment structures 

50 proving your worth 

59:35 creative programming 

1:04:15 certifications 

1:06:10 contracts + consulting

I recently started hosting these educational seminars followed by a networking session for the local community, if you are interested in participating in these please DM me and I can add you to the list.  We are hosting about every other month.  

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