Mixed Drink Recipes Bartending
Tips for becoming a bartender? Where to get licensed?
I’ve always wanted to become a bartender. I love mixing and making drinks, and my friends tell me I’m quite good. I’ve memorized a lot of recipes in my head. I’m 20 and will be turning 21 in 4 months. Anyone know of a good place to get a bartending license? I don’t know much about the process other than I assume you need one to be eligible to bartend.
Also any tips on where to work/what to look in an employer and how to best market myself for the job?
First of all, DO NOT waste any money on one of those “bartending schools” They can not teach you what you really need to know. I have been a bartender for 10+ years and what employers want is someone that adapts quick to their style of restaurant. I would figure out what type of bar you want to work at and start off as a barback. That is someone that is the right hand person for a bartender. Once you get a good feel for that, then you can approach your boss about being trained or moved up into that bartending spot. If the bartender you are working with likes you, chances are you have a great chance for advancement.
Also check out with your state what the liqour laws are. Make yourself familiar with them. For instance drinking age varies in diferent counties of diferent states. Some states bars have to close by 2am where in other states it is 4am. If you know these laws, employers will be impressed that you took the time and energy to be informed.
One last bit of advice-when you go to apply for a job or go for an interview, NEVER EVER wear jeans. You don’t want to wear a suit or anything, but make yourself look clean and respectable!!
Good Luck
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