BAJAN SUN
Bajan Sun Magazine
SEPT 2014
THE
BARTENDER
D
ameain Williams is a Mixologist aspiring to become a mentor
in this complex yet exciting field of expertise. He is set on
achieving his goal of owning his own Restaurant & Bar in the near
future.
Dameain
Williams
When asked about what first drew him to Bartending, he said he
loved entertaining and being a counselor to the many people he
encounters. It all began with him washing dishes in the kitchen
part time, as a favor for a chef friend in a popular restaurant/bar in
Barbados. At the end of the two- three week period, he then was
asked to stay on to assist in the kitchen. At the end of every shift
he could be found at the bar helping out anyway he could. From
there his interest peaked and he became part of the bartending
fraternity.
Dameain’s thirst for knowledge grew and he took part in several
extensive training workshops, seminars, mixology sessions and
competitions throughout his 12 year career. Most recently he
placed 6th from a field of 20 Mixologist in the “Rums of Barbados
Master Mixer Competition” despite being ill.
Dameain Williams has accomplished many of his goals in the
bartending arena. He judges competitions, organizes bars for
events and trains aspiring bartenders. He has also created bar
menus for restaurants on the west coast of Barbados, aptly named
the platinum coast as it is a hotspot for wealthy global people.
Dameain is also part owner of a rapidly growing catering company
called “Infusion Catering” with the sister company called “Bar by
Infusion.” This company most recently handled all the bars for the
just concluded CPL Cricket.
His popularity grew significantly with the TV show “In Da Mix” and
“Caribbean Cooking Channel” - two popular mixology shows in
Barbados and the Caribbean - which showcases the skills and
creativity of top mixologists. Dameain is highly mentored by Jamal
Bowen and David Barker (top mixologists), Mr. Bazil Jemmot
(Hospitality Teacher at the Barbados Community College), and Mr.
Chesterfield Browne (Rum Brand ambassador and mixologist).
His love for bartending is beaten only by his love for family, and
when he isn’t trying to conquer the world through bartending or
sipping on a Gin and Claytons Kola Tonic at a known bar or
restaurant, you will find him spending time with his beautiful
children. When ask how he maintains a quality work-life balance he
quotes “you have to ensure that at times you slow down your pace
and take care of the things that are dearest to you, because life
can change in an instant and you have to enjoy the moments you
have now.” .
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