we are interested in starting a business that involves party planning and other things. One of the services would be to hire out as a bartender. Does one need a license to do this?
2007-01-09 18:22:52 · 8 answers · asked by breezy 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Contrary to what people say here, no state in the US requires any type of certification to bartend, although some states do require that you be 21 years of age or older, while others allow you to tend bar at 18. Read this:
"Certificates are issued by traditional bartending schools after you graduate their programs. They make
you believe that you cannot be employed without them. That is far from the truth. You must know that
certificates are not a requirement for employment in the industry. The proof is in the fact that the
majority of bartenders in the industry are either self employed or establishment trained working without
bartending schools' certificates."
Liquor licenses are generally very expensive to obtain, and are required for the SALE of alcohol. Your best bet would be to charge by head, and have an "open bar".
2007-01-09 18:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by riffers21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Pa. I work as a bartender for different caterers. I do both private house parties and larger venues, such as weddings, etc. Here it is handled by the caterers and the site as far as permits and licenses go. Since they are private parties, the only concern to anyone would be serving alchohol to minors. So it is a responsibility of the hired bartender to be aware of that. Other than being of legal age to serve, there is no other special permit for the individual bartenders.
2007-01-09 18:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by Soulfilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely were NOT out of line! For you to be the only bartender for a party of 50 people for at least 4 hours that was an *amazingly generous* price! You should have said $50 per hour just in case you ended up being there longer.
2016-03-17 23:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A liqour license is needed for anyone involved with selling and/or serving alcohol in Louisiana. I assume most other states are the same. And your employees have to have a license also, they can't work only under your business license, although your business will have to have one as well, if you plan on being the provider of the alcohol!
2007-01-09 18:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really depends on the state. Oregon has very strict laws and you do have to get a license.
Depending on who is hiring you and the venue they may or may not require a license.
2007-01-09 18:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But you may want to check the state liquor laws about selling alcohol.
2007-01-09 18:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by drew2376 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws vary from place to place, but yes, it is extremely likely that you will need one.
2007-01-09 18:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not in illinois
2007-01-09 19:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Stan the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋