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