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Jillian Vose
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i. Biography
Jillian Vose has held beverage leadership roles at The Dead Rabbit in New York City, BlackTail, and Hazel and Apple in Charleston. She also worked as head bartender at Death & Co in New York City. At BlackTail, she is honoring the era of mixed drinks from the 1920s through the 1950s with a list of more than 50 cocktails.
The Climb
Jillian Vose trained at B.A.R. Program. Jillian went on to work as Four Peaks Brewery staff at Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe, Arizona, staff member at Elements, staff member at Jade Bar, bartender at Clover Club in Brooklyn, New York, bartender at Maison Premiere in Brooklyn, New York, head bartender at Death & Co in New York City, beverage director at The Dead Rabbit in New York City (from 2014), and beverage director at BlackTail (from 2016). Today, Jillian is bar operator of Hazel and Apple.
Today
Vose is bar operator at Hazel and Apple in Charleston, South Carolina. Her voice can be as direct as the room she works in: "Usually after one, I’m over it."
Signature
Jillian's signature dishes include Rise & Shine and The Dead Rabbit Mixology and Mayhem.
Recognition
Jillian's honors include World's Best Bar, World's Best Cocktail Menu (2015), and StarChefs Rising Star Mixologist (2013).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jillian
What is Jillian Vose's current role?
As of 2026, Jillian Vose is Beverage Director.
Where did Jillian Vose train or study?
Jillian Vose trained at B.A.R. Program.
What recognition has Jillian Vose received?
World's Best Bar (2016).
