Eight bartenders will head to the ultimate cocktail competition in Nashville for a chance to win $20,000 and appear on the cover of Food & Beverage Magazine.
Let’s raise a glass to the leaders of last call with a chance to win big at a competitive bartending showcase in Nashville, TN, judged by the legendary Jon Taffer and a panel of industry insiders. Public voting will determine the Top 8 Bar Boss hopefuls to mix for the master.
Three cocktail connoisseurs will shake up this year’s competition
Jon Taffer is an award-winning hospitality expert and entrepreneur with nearly 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Best known as executive producer and star of Bar Rescue, he’ll be dropping in on bartenders throughout the competition to encourage, inform, and whip them into shape.
Everybody knows his name! Emmy & Golden Globe Award winning actor Ted Danson rose to stardom on the hit TV show, Cheers, where he played the bartender protagonist of the series. Mr. Danson will be cheering on our bartenders as they flaunt their flair and show off their skills.
A bartender always has a favorite regular, and that’s exactly who Katelyn is in this competition! She’ll be our bartenders’ BFF for the duration of Bar Boss 2024.
Food & Beverage Magazine is the leading resource for industry professionals, food enthusiasts, chefs, restaurateurs, and food and beverage brands. For 20 years, it’s focused on up-to-date industry trends and celebrity features. This year’s Bar Boss will be featured on the cover of an exclusive print edition of F&B Magazine.
This is a company who set out to make real tequila traditionally, transparently, and passionately through a family-owned distillery in Mexico. Naturally clean yet complex, ideal for sipping neat or shining in a cocktail, Kristopher DeSoto's and Michael Chandler’s Hiatus Tequila inspires everyone who imbibes to take a break and seek balance with the cleanest and most transparent tequila on the market.
Premium award-winning Owen’s Craft Mixers are delicious non-alcoholic drink mixers made with less sugar, real ingredients, and a variety of flavors. Owen’s is vegan, gluten-free, non-alcoholic, and made in the USA. Founders Josh Miller and Tyler Hollard insist on being stubborn about quality, creating a product that complements the finest spirits with a mixer of equal caliber.
Folds of Honor provides life-changing scholarships to families of disabled military, first responders, and Americaʼs fallen. With over 52,000 educational scholarships awarded since 2007, Folds of Honor empowers people from every walk of life through education and the opportunities it creates. This organization seeks to honor those who protect our freedoms and assure their families that they are not forgotten. Bar Boss is honored to partner with this empowering organization.
Participants in the Bar Boss competition have access to unique workshops from spirits educators, cocktail photographers, and industry greats to help refine their craft and elevate their service behind the stick.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Bar Boss, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
