Ok, tomorrow evening will be my bartending debut. I have been waiting for this opportunity for over 3 years (Bartending school, never given a chance for a job when applied and working as a food runner going crazy). Any existing bartenders have any advice besides the obvious?? I appreciate it. Wish me luck Thanks!
2006-07-19 15:09:59 · 10 answers · asked by Chef 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I've always wanted to be a bartender.
Good Luck!
2006-07-19 18:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do not stress when someone asks you to make something and you don't know how. Be honest and tell them you are just starting. Ask them if they know what goes in it.
Smile but also remember you have a great responsibility when serving...know when to flag someone. Always ask for Identification.
Remember each drink calls for a recipe...be consistant right down to the glass the drink is served in. People want to know if they come back and order the same drink that it will taste the same.
Drink presentation is like food presentation....IT'S Important!!!!
Know your garnishes and know them well!
There is a reason bar managers hesitate to hire graduates from a bartending school. They want bartenders to make drinks according to thier recipe. They want to mold a bartender. You will be lucky to use 1/2 of what you learned in school.
2006-07-19 23:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always smile and treat everyone the same, even the guy who doesn't tip, you never know when he may come back and make up for it! DON'T DRINK!!!! Don't even drink there on your days off, keep it professional, it looks tacky. Learn a few good tricks or jokes.Good Luck
2006-07-19 22:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by knowitall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile. Be part of the party without being the party and definitely do not drink behind the bar. Don't argue with drunks. That's what management is for. Always be aware of your surroundings. Be good to your bar back.
2006-07-19 22:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by harque2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink when you are tending bar. It can lead to some wild parties and be careful when serving drunks, the cops will come back to you if something happens.
2006-07-19 22:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well dress nice, put on some desent cologne, make the ladies some strong drinks & smile.... you will do fine...Good Luck!
2006-07-19 22:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bartending there is only one rule .................listen what they ask for.if they asked for scotvch and you give them brandy your tip went right out the window...............the secret of a successfull barman is listening............study all liquors learn your products...............improve your memory all drinks come in different colors the colors is the clue you need to make the right drink...............remember that all drinks have their house,deluxe preminum and super premium brands................the correct glass as well as the correct garnish can make or brake your drink become a entertainer a bartenders stage is his bar remember all tools as well as trhe equipment that is in your bar........................join bartenders competitions ads well as attend as many wine fairs as you can join wine socireties as well as domestic affairs...................get a expensive pen wine opener and a fancy lighter thosa are your tip money makers always wear clean pressed uniforms+................
2006-07-19 23:29:14 · answer #7 · answered by rammesis2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, Good Luck!! the best advise i can give is to have fun, don't drink on the job, & always keep your customers happy. remember to smile!!
2006-07-20 15:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Rob & Rach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have fun and get as many numbers as you can. Take full advantage of your position. Oh yeah, and don't try to be Tom Cruise.
2006-07-20 12:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont drink.Dont screw up orders.Always smile ,even at the jerks and ask if they want refills before they have to ask you
2006-07-19 23:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by throatp0ker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋