Holly Jeffords
Essex,Maryland
Summary
Versatile hospitality professional with 10+ years of experience in bar management, fine dining service, and guest relations, complemented by hands-on experience in education, agriculture, and creative arts. Proven track record leading teams, managing daily operations, and building strong relationships with guests, clients, vendors, and staff.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Farm Assistant
McDonogh School
Owings Mills, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Support classroom teachers with instruction, activity preparation, and student care
- Perform daily farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance
- Care for farm animals and maintain fencing, soil, and land cultivation
- Maintain compliance with workplace and student safety protocols
Bar Manager
Ammoora
Baltimore, MD
11.2024 - Current
- Manage bar operations, inventory, and stock levels for a high-volume restaurant bar
- Design craft cocktail offerings and train staff on preparation standards
- Oversee high- and low-volume bar service to ensure a consistent guest experience
- Coordinate batching, syrups, and other back-of-bar preparation
Bar Program Consultant
Freelance/Self-Employed
Baltimore, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Partner with owners and management teams to design custom cocktail menus tailored to concept and clientele
- Develop and implement full bar programs for new restaurant openings, including inventory systems and supplier relationships
- Recruit and train bartending staff on cocktail preparation, service standards, and menu execution
- Create seasonal, rotating menu options based on trends, local ingredients, and cost efficiency
- Advise on bar layout, equipment, and glassware selection to optimize service speed and presentation
Model
Freelance/Self-Employed
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - Current
- Work as a fashion model for retail stores, magazines, and product campaigns.
- Participated in runway shows to showcase designer collections effectively.
- Provide styling, hair, and makeup support, applying photography and photo-editing skills
- Maintained flexibility, poise, and positive attitude during long hours of shooting and challenging conditions.
Bar Manager
Marta Fine Foods and Spirits
Baltimore, MD
11.2022 - 2024
- Design seasonal beverage menus and train staff on new offerings and service standards
- Oversee opening/closing procedures and manage beverage ordering, inventory, and bar organization
- Recruit, train, and supervise bar staff while building relationships with distributors and guests
- Source local, seasonal ingredients to support menu development
- Sourced local seasonal ingredients to support innovative menu development.
Manager
818 Market
Catonsville, MD
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw daily operations and supervised a team of 30+ employees
- Managed customer relations, sales performance, and revenue planning
- Directed inventory management, payroll reporting, and bank account oversight
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and staff performance.
- Facilitated collaboration among departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Bartender/Server
Bygone
Catonsville, MD
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered attentive fine dining service and maintained menu and pairing knowledge
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations
- Executed opening and closing procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
Catonsville High School
Maryland01-2013
Skills
- Hospitality & Management: Bar Management, Restaurant Management, Event Planning, Catering, Staff Training & Supervision
- Bartending & Food Service: Bartending, Cocktail Creation, Menu Development, Fine Dining Service, Customer Service, Cash Handling
- Creative & Design: Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Styling, Branding, Video Production & Editing
- Software & Other: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Photoshop Social Media Management
- Labor: Landscaping, Gardening, Painting, Heavy Lifting
Additional Information
Availability: Open to Relocation or Remote Work
Transportation: Reliable Vehicle
Certification
TIPS Certified – Training for Intervention Procedures (Responsible Alcohol Service)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Teacher & Farm Assistant
McDonogh School
08.2025 - Current
Bar Manager
Ammoora
11.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
Marta Fine Foods and Spirits
11.2022 - 2024
Manager
818 Market
03.2020 - 07.2021
Bar Program Consultant
Freelance/Self-Employed
03.2019 - Current
Bartender/Server
Bygone
01.2019 - 01.2020
Model
Freelance/Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Catonsville High School