2006-06-26 15:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by Jane P 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I used to bartend at a restaurant and all you really need is the bartending recipe book, practice and find a job that will be willing to allow you to learn as you earn. Since I was a good server at this restaurant, I proved that I could handle the hectic crowds, etc. One thing is responsbility, you owe it to the drinkers out there to be genuinely concerned about their health and more importantly their safety. That is a huge responsiblity to carry, so don't take it lightly. You will still have to get your bartending permit (according to state law). I am in GA.
2006-06-26 16:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by Questions/Answers Critic (QAC)! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my twelve years as a bartender, I have found that the ones from the bartending schools tend to work out the least. Many times the bars will promote from within.
2006-06-26 22:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by Darryl E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO it's a total waste of time & money. You can learn the same stuff bar backing or as a waiter at a fun resteraunt. In both cases you can play around after hours &/or cover for batenders here & there. In both cases you're likely to be promoted from within before they hire someone that's totally unknown & unproven. I don't know about other states, but Texas is just a TABC license, which is the same thing waiters & sometimes even grocery clercks have to take. It's super easy, online, & they prep you for it.
2006-06-27 03:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone i know that took the class said it was a waste of time and money that most bartenders dont even have the class.
2006-06-27 05:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by honda_humper_ct 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the united states you cant get a job as a bartender with out a license, and you have to attend the classes to get that license in most states.
2006-06-26 22:54:26 · answer #5 · answered by micki_g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can learn from a bartender man in a bar
2006-06-26 22:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by piekingamerica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a big NO.......I was a bartender for over
20 years; didn't take a single course. Study up on cocktail drinks...
2006-06-26 23:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i find tht hard 2 believe. everything i learnt about making, serving & drinking alcohol...i learnt from home/frenz parties & ive been a barmaid 4 afew yrs now. I spose tho, itz all up 2 the individual & the employer but whre i *** from, they mostly go by looks & personality then the rest follows
2006-06-27 00:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by larabelle_12000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well considering in most states u need that little card stating that you took the course Id say yeah its well worth it and most bars will not hire u with out it.
2006-06-26 22:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by ?Cheshire Cat? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No b/c most bars will just train you... I didnt need to take the course
2006-06-26 22:55:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋