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Jaymee Mandeville
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Jaymee Mandeville has led trade education at Bacardi since 2020. Before that, she was bar manager at Drago Centro in Los Angeles in 2012, where a winter cocktail menu featured more gin than any other spirit and included both light cocktails and spirit-forward drinks. She also worked in a role with Bacardi in 2013.
The Path
Early in their career, Jaymee Mandeville worked as bar manager at Drago Centro, a formative post that set the tone for a career built on precision and polish. Today, Jaymee is Trade Education Director of Bacardi and spirits and beverage consultant, bringing that same expertise to a broader stage.
The Work Today
Since 2020, she has served as Trade Education Director at Bacardi. She describes part of that work as “The moment I get to shout from the rooftops.”
Signature
Jaymee's signature dishes include March Hare, Winter Bushel, Black Leaf, Smitten with Britain, and Towari Soba.
In Their Words “The moment I get to shout from the rooftops.”
Acclaim
Her 2012 winter menu at Drago Centro remains the clearest marker of her style: gin-led, but not one-note, with both light cocktails and spirit-forward drinks on the list.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Jaymee Mandeville's current role?
As of 2026, Jaymee Mandeville is Trade Education Director.
Where did Jaymee Mandeville work before?
Jaymee Mandeville's earlier career included Drago Centro.
What is Jaymee Mandeville known for?
Her winter cocktail menu at Drago Centro featured more gin than any other spirit and included both light cocktails and spirit-forward drinks.
