Bartending

Question: Bartenders only..i'm about to finish with bartending school...?

(Posted by: MaryJane on 2008-10-21 20:20:34)

And was wondering if you get hired as a bartender or do you work as a barback? and how hard is it to get job after graduation? was going to school any help? do you have to work as a barback even though you went to school?

Posted by: Hugo on 2008-10-21, 20:45:30

Hate to tell you this, but bartending school was nothing but a huge waste of time and money. Bartending school is a detriment rather than an aid to getting hired. I've hired a lot of bartenders in my time and whenever someone mentions bartending school or has it listed on a resume, the only conclusion that I draw is that the person has no experience. It's better to have a food handlers/ food safety certificate issued by your local department of health. Those actually mean something. And it will help you land a job in a restuarant/ bar. BTW-did you know that there is one thing that you can say in an interview that will impress the hell out of the interviewer?

Posted by: JCharacter on 2008-10-21, 20:33:32

You dont have to go to school... just a class to get certified in your municipality. You can get a job right away as a bartender, the main thing an employer will look for is experience, knowledge of how to make drinks and personality.

Posted by: Norma G on 2008-10-21, 21:14:05

Sorry I am with Hugo. But what kind of bar do you want to start in? Maybe a place like Apple Bees. I don't even know if you have one where you live but it is mostly a food place. But they make some really different FuFu drinks that in a regular bar you probably would not. Anyway get that kind of experience then move on to a fun bar. Like a Sports Bar or Hip Hop Club you know young and fun. I wish you luck and the more experience you get the better job you will get.

Posted by: Crys on 2008-10-23, 14:01:02

Ask the teacher that is teacher you..why are you asking us?