Jared Woolwine has been a bartender for 10 years—almost as long as he’s been a fan of the Denver Broncos. Once you get to know him, odds are you’ll become a big fan of him.
Following his calling and passion for people, Woolwine is now the bar manager at Acme Lowcountry Kitchen, where you can find him slinging drinks nightly. Let’s return to why he loves the Broncos.
“I’m a big sports fan,” said Woolwine. “I don’t know how it started but I just love the Broncos. I was a big Gamecocks fan. I got tired of them losing so I made a switch.”
Spend just a little time with Woolwine, and he will have you rolling off your barstool in seconds. “You never get the same day twice working at Acme or just being a bartender, period,” he mused. “I had many 9-5 jobs.
I would be sitting all day and gaining weight. It wasn’t fun. Here, I’m meeting new people from literally all over the world.”
It’s not easy being behind the bar. Meeting new people, staying on your toes and mixing drinks non-stop in a fast-paced environment can be intense. Bartending is an art. It takes skills and organization.
“There is a rhythm to serving drinks. You start to almost dance. You can interact with the guests. You have the freedom to get to know people,” he said.
Woolwine described working at Acme as heaven. The owners treat the employees with respect. Many employees have been working there for years and there is very low turnover. It’s family when you work at Acme.
“You start to memorize people’s drinks. Some people keep me on my toes. There are times they want to try something new, but eventually they lean towards their signature drinks,” he said.
Woolwine loves to figure out new ways to make a beverage. For example, there are different ways to make an old fashioned. You can make it sweet, savory or smoky. Or even switch out the bourbon for a spiced rum, which Woolwine loves doing.
“Bartending gives you the confidence to experiment. I do it at work or at home, creating new cocktails. My wife is the guinea pig,” he said.
If you want a great experience, an awesome cocktail or a good laugh, then head to Acme, sit at the bar and get to know Woolwine.
By Maurice J. Frazier
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