Jay Krymis Blog

A lot of people are surprised when they learn I’m both an actor and a bar owner. To me, the two have always gone together.

At their core, both careers are about one thing: entertaining people. Whether I’m on a film set, at an audition, or behind the bar—I’m thinking about the audience. What do they need? How can I make them feel seen, heard, included?

That mindset filters down to every person on my team. I tell them all the time—“We’re not just bartenders or servers. We’re entertainers. Our job is to make sure every guest has a great time.”

Hospitality isn't about design trends or Instagrammable corners—it’s about people. And just like in a great performance, you want your guests to walk away feeling something. Joy. Belonging. Connection.

Lately, I’ve been fortunate to book a national commercial campaign (can’t wait to share it when it drops!). Balancing entrepreneurship and acting isn’t easy—but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.