As a bartender, what types of first impressions are you giving your customers? As the old saying goes, “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” So it is important to put your best foot forward and make a good first impression. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done, especially for rookie [...]
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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 [...]
As a bartender, there are certain Dos and Don’ts of the job. Do you know them? Do Don’t Ask yourself why: Why do you want to be a bartender. Is this a career path or a stop gap for something else? Your motivations for becoming a bartender will dictate a lot about your path in the business. Remember, bartending [...]
Every good bartender has the same common traits. So what are these common traits? Common Traits of a Good Bartender Remembers Names: No, not everyone’s names, only the regulars. Remembers Drinks: After a round or two, it’s impressive if a bartender knows what a customer is drinking. It is even more impressive if you ask them [...]
Contrary to popular belief, it takes a lot to be a good bartender. And as anyone who has ever been to a bar knows, there are some big differences between good bartenders and bad bartenders. So what are these differences? Good Bartender A good bartender knows his regulars by name. A good bartender can [...]
Are you considering making bartending a career, but you just can’t make up your mind? Well, then the Maryland Bartending Academy is here for you! Visit us and attend one free lesson, so that you can sit in with our students and experience bartending school for yourself. The Free Intro Class is offered with no [...]
Here we go again. More bartending tips to improve your performance and hopefully generate more tips. After all, as we pointed out last week, 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. Bartending and [...]
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 [...]
If you have ever considered a career in bartending, the first question you probably contemplated was money. How much does a bartender make in a night? Well, unfortunately there is no one answer. It varies and depends on a number of different factors, including location, bartending skills, and experience. Location: As you can probably imagine, [...]
