WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 34 - Jodie Battles, Beverage Director, JK Food Group

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 34 - Jodie Battles, Beverage Director, JK Food Group

Today you’ll meet Jodie Battles, Managing Partner & Beverage Director for JK Food Group.

You’ll learn about her journey from part-time server to overseeing the beverage programs at acclaimed Boston Area restaurants Toro, Coppa, Little Donkey, Faccia a Faccia and Bar Pallino
No matter where you are in your wine journey, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you jump start your wine career, with or without experience.

 

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To follow or reach Jodie Battles and/or JK Food Group:
https://www.jkfoodgroup.com/work-with-us
jodie@jkfoodgroup.com

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