i just want to know what the best schools, programs, lessons, etc are to becoming a bartender in new york city. also, do I need to get a liscense? a permit?
2006-10-19 09:35:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
i have been told that a degree in sociology is a good thing to have when u are a bartender. then u can understand people and tell them what hey want to hear, then u get good tips! :D
2006-10-19 09:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by me, myself and I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last time I was in CA, you didn't need a permit or license, but I think you might in OR, not sure about WA. So, it varies by state. Next time you are in a bar, ask the bartender about it.
As far as training, every restaurant I ever worked at trained on site. That means you start out as a server or cocktail server and then once you showyou are responsible enough to do that, the management may move you up to bartending once there's an opening. THey usually worked Barbacking (filling ice, washing glasses, sticking liquor, changing kegs, etc) for awhile before they were given their own shifts. Then once they had the experience, it was fairly easy to find a new job at places advertising and new restaurants. Be aware that many chain restaurants, unless they are opening a new restaurant, prefer to promote from within.
Good luck to you!
2006-10-19 17:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a bartending school and after completing the course applied at local bars, the bars will help you through all the liscensing part
2006-10-20 19:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by STURGIS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure about new york but normally you don't need a license...i personally don't like hiring someone with a "liscense"because they think they know everything and what they know is receipes which can be found anywhere...if you have a good personality and can deal with a lot of crap your good... the biggest hting is being able to spot a problem before it happens and stop it without embarrassing anyone......check n.y. laws though just to be sure some times you can make more money if your are a certified vendor(a class to tell you the laws)
2006-10-20 03:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by lise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some bartending schools are good, i worked at a holiday inn that had live music and was growded every night. i started as a bar back, not only did i learn the right way to make good drinks and tips. but in the four months working i got to know a lot of the people that came in nightly. and the waitresses we became good friends and helped each other to have a fun place to work, and made lots of money. it was fun.
2006-10-19 20:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by donna r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a local bar or restaurant or the board of labor. I live in Georgia and I tend bar. I had to get a liquor license ( to be legal to serve) it cost me $10 a year.I was trained on the job, and I've had friends who've gone to fancy schools. They learned more about the liquors, what their history is and how to make fancier drinks.
2006-10-19 16:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by kimberc13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to mixology.com in a search engine
2006-10-20 00:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋