Are physical capabilities (seeing a drink is empty, knowing how to mix specific drinks) more, less, or equally important to personality (smile, remembering your name and drink, being able to "shoot the bull" etc) ..
Opinions ?
2006-11-14 09:24:21 · 12 answers · asked by earthlove32 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Being upbeat and friendly w/o making people wait for a drink while you chat with someone else.
High energy. Effervescence!
Make everyone you serve feel like they're interesting, funny, important.
Good eye contact.
Create an air of fun. I have a friend who charged everyone up so much at the bar she worked in people felt like they'd had a mini vacation while in her presence.
(as a function of that her tips were amazing)
2006-11-14 09:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by tharnpfeffa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dad's friend told me I should become a bartender becuz I have a good personality, but I told him that would not be a good idea, because I really don't follow sports and that could be key at some place like TGI Friday's or another bar where they always have a basketball, football, or baseball game on. He said it wouldn't matter. If you can smile, like you mentioned, listen to what they have to say, ask them if they want another drink when their glass is empty (and occasionally cut them off, hehe), treat them like you've seen them there before even if you haven't, etc., you can be a good bartender. If they ask you about a game and what team you think will win and you know nothing of sports like me, you could turn the question around and just say, "I'm not sure, what do you think," and most likely, they will go on and on about who and why they think so and so will win. I'd start out at a bar that has other bartenders though cuz that way you aren't not paying attention to the other paying customers when you can't seem to get this guy/girl to stop talking so you can go about your duties. Good luck!
2006-11-14 09:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shooting the best bull, serving the strongest drinks, and laughing at all the drunk's joke's. That's the secret to being a good bartender.
2006-11-14 10:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by gettyupgo59 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowing how to make a good drink without looking at the instructions, A good bar side manor and being social but not socially available no matter how cute the drinker is.
2006-11-14 09:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by mistyfan69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing how to make a lot of drinks is what makes a good bartender
2006-11-14 12:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One who is observing, and quick to see you need service, a good & fast drink mixer and one who has a nice and welcoming attitude. One where you feel you get a bit of attention, instead of feeling like "just another person who needs a beer".... ish...
2006-11-14 09:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good bartender doesn't drink while on duty
2006-11-14 09:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by ozidash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big smile, courtesy, quick service, knowing what and how to pour and a great body would definitely help. Wit too.
2006-11-14 11:27:36 · answer #8 · answered by Borat2® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are all good qualities.You also need to handle drunks.Bartending can be alot of fun & you can make good money too! It's not for the timid.
2006-11-14 09:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by Redda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personality, efficiency, good listener, courteous, great sense of humor, sympathetic and also has to be tough when he or she needs to.
2006-11-14 10:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋