Shanley Snydeman

Certified Sommelier and Director of Food and Beverage | Nashawtuc Country Club | MS Walker

Born with hospitality in her bones, Shanley Snydeman has worked in restaurants since the age of 15 and now has 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. With degrees from Johnson & Wales University in Culinary Arts and Endicott College in Hospitality Management, she began her professional wine career studying under the late Master of Wine Sandy Block at Legal Sea Foods before she could legally drink. She cut her Sommelier teeth at Del Frisco‘s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Boston’s Seaport, eventually going on to open their Back Bay location before running programs at Atlantic Fish and Paul Wahlberg’s Alma Nove in Hingham. She then moved on to become the Director of Food & Beverage for Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA where she was recognized among the top private clubs in the country by Forbes Distinguished Clubs for Outstanding Wine & Cocktail program.

Seeking a new adventure in which to utilize her passion and knowledge, she joined M.S. Walker of Massachusetts in 2023 and now oversees the fine wine and spirits sales to many of Boston’s top restaurants and hotels. Since 2022, Shanley has also lent her expertise to the Nantucket Wine Festival as Head Sommelier and a member of their Wine Operations team. In addition to her Certified Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Shanley is also a Certified Sake Specialist with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. She resides in Scituate, Massachusetts and in her spare time is an advocate for ocean conservation and animal rescue and enjoys skiing, sailing and spending time with her 3 year old rescue dog, Pepe.