2006-10-15 17:59:07 · 10 answers · asked by hunter 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
just apply for a job and train as you go
2006-10-18 03:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by worldnightmarefool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in Canada, and I know that you need a 'smart serve' certificate here in order to bartend. And yes, bartending schools are real. They show you the ropes and make it easier, for the most part. They also tend to teach you some bad habits that take years to break out of. My uncle owns a bar, and he says that the best tenders he's had are the one's who just got the certificate.
Try going to a few college websites in your country/city and look up the apprentice programs. They should give you all of the pre requisits you'll need, and even a summary of cost/time.
2006-10-15 18:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hailee D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the best experience is to just get behind the bar and do it. my dad had a bar when i was growing up, he told me he would never hire someone from a bartending school. my first time, my boss threw me behind the bar and went to thr races. came back and asked how i did. school cant teach you how to relate to different people and be quick on your feet. buy a bartenders guide, learn the basics and just do it. oh...and keep the book behind the bar with you! good luck.
2006-10-15 21:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes bartending schools are for real. But, most customers order the standers. If someone orders an off the wall drink, they will know how to make it.
2006-10-15 19:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by cherryfrank@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started as a bar back. good job but learning to be bartender and working in that field was very good. sarting as bar back, you get to know everyone and what they like. lot better than any school. make money and learn, do not pay. $$$$
2006-10-16 04:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by donna r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the hard work first, sure the schools are good, but as a Barman I'm gonna hire someone who has the work/life experience over someone who's "learnt" the stuff at school. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying the schools are S**T, I'm just saying the experience is better.
2006-10-15 19:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
anyone can be a beer jockey, but to be real bartender,youneed to be a therapist, a mom , a pop, AND Just a very good listener. this also depends what kind of bar it is . in a high volume selling estab. u have to know how to say **** off
2006-10-15 18:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by david h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I went to one. Got my license/certificate in two weeks.The course was $650. And they got me a job the same day. They help a lot. and you can always go back and practice and school if your skills have gotten rough after time.
2006-10-15 18:03:04 · answer #8 · answered by Cf Precious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never been to a bar tending school. and to be honest I dont think it is necessary just get experiance and it shuold come to you easily enough.
2006-10-15 21:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are for real but if you are not a good lookin woman good luck finding a job besides in some dive or as a bar back
2006-10-15 18:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by Shawn W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋