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Professional Tips On Becoming A Better Bartender
New bartenders often hear the words “Bartender License: and get nervous or confused. The truth is, you don’t need any license to become a bartender (you just need a job that says you are a bartender!)
Bartending Schools will promise you a “Bartender Certificate” but they really can’t do much in the way of getting you a job (expect giving you endless job postings). You can learn a lot and gain a ton of confidence at a Bartending School, but there are plenty of tips (such as service and personality) that can’t ever be taught at a school.
So here’s a little list of professional tips that will help you become a better bartender.
1. Acknowledge all new customers as they approach the bar. Even if you are swamped, a quick nod or smile will ease a restless (and thirsty) mind. Establish rapport when welcoming customers and introduce yourself as though you already knew them. When the opportunity arises, introduce yourself and ask their names. Remember their faces and drinks that they order. With this manner, people love you because they feel that they are important to you and you had shown them how friendly you are.
2. Prepare some JOKES or stories! Storytelling is POWERFUL! Start entertaining your customers with some little jokes or stories. Keep them interesting but also politically correct! Doing your job as a bartender is entertaining specially when you can create or share some jokes to your customers. Choose jokes that are applicable to anyone. Jokes that talks nothing about religion, politics and other related terms which people may ignite their defensive thoughts.
3. Prepare the drinks well and deliver them quick. Speed is of the essence! If What customers want is having the taste of the drinks that they are looking for and a fast service. They came to you because they want to have their desired drinks. So be prepared for the drinks recipes and make sure to have the ability to memorize and master trendy drinks mixes to be able you to serve them fast. If you are swamped and customers have to wait, here is all you need to do: 1. Acknowledge them. 2. Hussle and work at 100% effort. 3. Apologize for the delay with a big smile.
4. Warm handshake when customer exits. As the customers finished and about to exit, give them a warm thank you and a hand shake them to let them feel they are always important and pleasing customers to you.
5. Eliminate Hesitation. Know your drink recipes! If a customer throws out a crazy made-up name, don’t worry, just ask them what’s in it, what color it is, and what it tastes like. Always have a mixing guide at your disposal but do your best to never ever need it!
6. Keep personal hygiene. This is important. Have a clean look. Be presentable and make sure you don’t smell bad. Have mints nearby at all time. Bartenders are always part of bar’s atmosphere so your personal attributes and appearance does matter.
These are a few of the many tips and techniques that any veteran bartender will share with you. The important thing to realize is that the true skills of bartending go far beyond mixing and memorizing. It is about the CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE and the service you provide for them! Work hard and always have a smile on your face and you can never do wrong!
About the Author
James Wedmore is the creator of Bartend4Profit & BartenderConfessions a community dedicated to helping bartenders and entrepreneurs start, run and grow their very own mobile bartending business. Click here for more information: http://www.BartenderforProfit.com
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