We all know about Saint Patrick’s Day. What about all of the fun adult national drinking days of the year that we may be missing out on?• National Bloody Mary Day - January 1 – The perfect drink for cheap vodka. The Bloody Mary is the US’s most popular alcoholic drink for brunch. The Bloody Mary is considered [...]
Bartending is a popular career for many reasons, and here at the Maryland Bartending Academy, we can give you the training you need to get your bartending career started. One of the reasons why bartending is a great career option right now is because of high demand for bartenders. High Demand There’s always a [...]
Bartending isn’t just a part time job, it’s a career options with many benefits that are unique to the profession. Here are some great reasons to consider a career in bartending. People Skills You’ll meet a ton of people as a bartender, and you’ll have to learn how to communicate effectively with all of [...]
The art of brewing beer can be traced back to ancient times in history. The practice itself dates back to over 6,000 years ago, back when grain became the first domesticated crop that farmers harvested. It all started with a group of people called the Sumerians, who even had a “goddess of brewing” named [...]
According to the United States Bureau of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of bartenders is expected to grow 9% from 2010 to 2020. The report states: “strong competition is expected for bartending jobs in popular restaurants and fine-dining establishments, where potential earnings from tips are greatest.” So how can you make yourself standout in [...]
Bartending can be a fun and lucrative profession. But before you become a master mixologist, you have to survive your first time behind the bar. And while this may seem like quite the daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. This is as long as you follow our advice. Tips for your 1st time [...]
At the end of the day, while the ability to mix good drinks is important, the success of a bartender comes down to customer relations, his or her ability to relate to the customer. A bartender is expected to be professional, yet friendly, a skilled mixologist and a comedian. A good bartender needs to [...]
Being a successful bartender is about more than just making good drinks. Making bartending a career involves balancing being a bartender, server, cashier, friend, maid, and psychiatrist…all while having a positive attitude! 10 Service Tips every Bartender should follow Positive Attitude: No one wants to deal with a crabby bartender. Remember, this is the hospitality [...]
Have you ever considered a career in bartending? If so, then you are in luck. Below you will find a quick teaser lesson in mixology from the Maryland Bartending Academy. To learn more, you will just have to register for classes! Mixing Terminology Straight Up: This is when a drink is served chilled, but without ice. Pre-Chilling [...]
As a bartender, you are not only expected to make exceptional drinks, but also to be as personable as possible. After all, no one likes a crabby bartender. In this business, personality is just as important as your knowledge of drinks and your skill behind the bar. Personality can be the difference between a [...]
