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Offline lasersailor184

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« on: January 24, 2006, 04:07:35 PM »
Anyone know anything about bartending?  I'm looking to pick it up.  The problem is how would I learn?

I've been doing some research.  I've seen many different bartending schools out there.  Even some do it yourself kits.

However, in talking to a couple of bars in my area it seems that they only promote from within their organization.  How does it run most of the time?

Would I be able to find a decent job somewhere only being "Bartender Certified?"  Or do most places run like the two bars that hire (and train) from within?
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2006, 04:20:40 PM »
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Originally posted by lasersailor184
Anyone know anything about bartending?  I'm looking to pick it up.  The problem is how would I learn?

I've been doing some research.  I've seen many different bartending schools out there.  Even some do it yourself kits.

However, in talking to a couple of bars in my area it seems that they only promote from within their organization.  How does it run most of the time?

Would I be able to find a decent job somewhere only being "Bartender Certified?"  Or do most places run like the two bars that hire (and train) from within?


My X-GF got a bartending job, when asked if she had experience she said "I have lots of bar experience"

It fuggn worked. She had to literally read from a book how to make the drinks, the old men were too busy starring at her 110lb scandally clad frame to care she was a lousy bartender who made peepee drinks.

Oh yea, my point, she left all her bartending books here, if I find them they are yours. In all fairness to her, it took no time before she was mixing decent drinks... it's not rocket science, the most confusing thing was learning the names of the drinks. As expected, when she asked old men what they wanted, "Sex on the beach" was the crowd favorite.

So the real question to your money making possibilities in this feild is: How big are your boobs?
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 04:23:05 PM »
Shoot me an email
Soupnazi60@yahoo.com

I began bartendering after attending a bartending school, and paid for college by bartending. Lots of tips and information I have for you.
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Offline Holden McGroin

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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2006, 04:24:13 PM »
If Tom Cruise can do it, anyone can.
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2006, 04:30:03 PM »
Yet again, rip is my hero.
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2006, 04:35:31 PM »
There's are gay bar near you that will take you on without experience lazersailor.  They will train you... only prob is that you will have to work "topless" wearing one of those black choker bow ties...    :lol
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2006, 04:36:17 PM »
I've worked the bar and the door in a nightcub for a year as an extra income. Lots of work, but excellent pay.

Would never do it again.
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2006, 04:39:02 PM »
Hey, I would have no problem working a gay bar.  As long as there is minimal dancing involved...
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« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2006, 04:40:55 PM »
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Yet again, rip is my hero.


*Bow chick a wow wow*
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Offline LePaul

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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2006, 05:42:12 PM »
I was a bartender at the local "Ground Round" for 2 years.  They have onsite training, not only for the drink making but all the laws, legislations, etc etc.

It was a good time, I still have the drink recipes guides and such  :)

Worst part was shutting people off that had had too much.  Management never wanted to be the "bad guy" shutting them off.  However another bar in town decided to be "nice" and keep serving a guy, they were promptly sued for the resulting DWI/OUI car accident.  The restaurant, bartender and owners all were sued.  Fun.

So be aware there's an ugly side to the biz too.
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2006, 07:07:25 PM »
I replied Laser, probably more information than you wanted :rofl  If you follow those tips I gave you, you'll be very successful. I used to earn between $150-$300 on busy nights and that was 1985 dollars(today that would be $250-$500).  I had a good mentor though, everything he taught me, I passed onto you in the email.

Good luck!

P.S. Lots of woman to choose from when you bartend, choose carefully, and don't be obvious about it. ;)

P.S.S.  Consider it your committment to pass the info that I sent you, onto the next bartender you train....the better staff you work with, the more return customers you'll have...they are your cash cows for tips.  Don't try teaching an old bartender (one established) your way of doing business, it will create friction...they will learn from your action, not from your lecture.
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2006, 07:16:44 PM »
I am actually a teacher at a bar school.

Get the book that looks best, learn the basic drinks and JUMP IN.

No one will really want to hire you with zero experience, so do what you have to do.

Don't get your first job at a high volume bar.  It would be a very steep learning curve.  Look for a service bar, or a "locals" place that volume and speed is not the issue.  Once you feel comfortable, work your way to wherever you want to go.

Tapakeg
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2006, 07:22:13 PM »
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I am actually a teacher at a bar school.

Get the book that looks best, learn the basic drinks and JUMP IN.

No one will really want to hire you with zero experience, so do what you have to do.

Don't get your first job at a high volume bar.  It would be a very steep learning curve.  Look for a service bar, or a "locals" place that volume and speed is not the issue.  Once you feel comfortable, work your way to wherever you want to go.

Tapakeg

Covered all that in my email. :aok I should forward it onto you...I think you and I would agree on all points I made,  and you've probably got some that I forgot...whats your email addy?

Edit. NM, sent you the email per your profile.
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« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2006, 08:05:23 PM »
Rip, can you send me a copy too?
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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2006, 08:29:31 AM »
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Rip, can you send me a copy too?

You email was disabled so I PM'd it to you.
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