Book a Staj with Grant.

  • Grant developed his wine expertise as a sommelier at lauded restaurants such as Frasca and Noma and most recently as a managing partner with Delicious Hospitality Group, overseeing the wine programs for Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones and Legacy Records.

    In 2020, Grant co-authored his first book, How to Drink Wine, with The Infatuation CEO/co-founder Chris Stang. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Wine & Spirits 2013 Best New Sommelier, Grant has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler and Vogue in addition to writing about wine and restaurant culture for Vanity Fair and GQ.

    Instagram: parcellewine

    Website: https://parcellewine.com/


Grant Reynolds is the founder behind Parcelle, an independent New York City-based online wine business.

Staj Plans

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video call, ask questions, and get expert advice

    $100

  • Shadow your dream host In-person for 4 hours.

    Gather in-person experiences, learn the tricks and tips in a new industry and develop your skills with a mentor in the space.

    $300

  • Experience your dream job at the highest level by shadowing hosts in person for a full day

    $500

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FAQs

  • Staj literally translates to 'intern' in french. Short for stagiaire, which is common in fine dining when chefs test out a kitchen before they get hired.

    To us, Staj is providing personalized job shadowing experiences allowing you to see the good, bad, and ugly of your "dream job" before taking any risks.

  • Job shadowing is an opportunity for individuals to observe professionals in their desired field to gain insight into a specific career or industry. With Staj, you can browse available job shadowing opportunities, apply to shadow professionals in various fields, and schedule sessions based on your interests and availability. Each job shadowing experience is designed to help you understand the day-to-day responsibilities and get an inside look at your desired industry.

  • Once you apply to shadow your desired host, someone from our team will follow up with you to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with you and the host. During this call, both you and the host will meet virtually, discuss your learning goals, review a sample agenda, and schedule the in-person Staj experience.

    A few days before the Staj experience, you will receive an email with the meeting address and reminders on how to prepare.

    On the day of your Staj, you will meet your host at the previously discussed location, and your host will guide you through the Staj, sharing valuable insights into their industry.

  • The Staj prices vary depending on your desired time and outcome with the host. Check out the prices listed on each host page in the "Staj Plans" section for more information.

  • After you’ve gained invaluable insights and tips for your dream industry, the world is your oyster!

    The Staj experience provides an inside view into your desired field. If you are interested in more time shadowing your dream job, please apply for the Staj Professional experience on your desired hosts page.

    Staj also offers additional programs to continue your mentorship relationship with your host. Continued mentorship is an opportunity after your Staj experience.

    Additionally, Staj serves as a feeder program, helping individuals secure roles at the companies they have shadowed. If you are interested in exploring a permanent position, please indicate your interest through the Apply Now form.