Bartending Anyone?

[INDYFIGHTER]

Alot of it depends on the place where you want to bartend. If it's a small pub then most the regs probably drink draft or bottled beer, easy enough. I've heard of people getting jobs in those kinds of bars without any outside training. If you're in a mainstream bar full of college kids than you'll need to know how to make a wide array of mixed drinks and shots. They have alot of books available that give drink mixes you can pick up at any bookstore.

 

[Jade Tigress]

Got One!

Had an interview today and got the position. It's at a small neighborhood pub. To start I'll just be working Sunday nights 6pm-1am, with the kitchen open til 9. I'll be working that shift alone. As summer starts rolling around I'll help during the days with 2 other bartenders. It will be very flexible, and I'll also help cover during vacations or sick calls. But the Sunday spot is a permanent, year round position and gets my foot in the door.

I train tomorrow night, then next Tues. and Thurs. night, then I start the first Sunday in May. The manager will hang out with me my first shift on my own and help me close out and stuff. She said I'll have no problem catching on as "it's not rocket science". She said after 3 days of training I should be good to go. They are all very nice and made me feel very welcome and part of the team already.

So...YAY!artyon:

 

[Lisa]

Got One!

FANTASTIC!

artyon: artyon:

 

[Jade Tigress]

FANTASTIC!

artyon: artyon:

Thanks Lisa. I accidentally hit submit and had to edit to include details. heh

 

[Xue Sheng]

Got One!

Had an interview today and got the position. It's at a small neighborhood pub. To start I'll just be working Sunday nights 6pm-1am, with the kitchen open til 9. I'll be working that shift alone. As summer starts rolling around I'll help during the days with 2 other bartenders. It will be very flexible, and I'll also help cover during vacations or sick calls. But the Sunday spot is a permanent, year round position and gets my foot in the door.

I train tomorrow night, then next Tues. and Thurs. night, then I start the first Sunday in May. The manager will hang out with me my first shift on my own and help me close out and stuff. She said I'll have no problem catching on as "it's not rocket science". She said after 3 days of training I should be good to go. They are all very nice and made me feel very welcome and part of the team already.

So...YAY!artyon:

Congratulations

And I know at some point it will be difficult.... but no matter HOW much you may want to you can NOT give them a SPM Shot up side the head.

As I was told a shot is a drink in a shot glass...NOT and punch in the head.


Great to hear you got the position

XS

 

[bluemtn]

Thanks Lisa. I accidentally hit submit and had to edit to include details. heh

I was about to ask you about what one you got. Wasn't sure if it was a book or job... Congratulations on getting the job!

 

[Tames D]

Congratulations JT. Will you be working ALONE , as in 'all by yourself' until 1AM? Do I have to start worryng?

 

[Drac]

Congratulations JT. Will you be working ALONE , as in 'all by yourself' until 1AM? Do I have to start worryng?

Don't worry..It is my experience that the regular customers are very protective of their bar and bartender...

 

[terryl965]

Don't worry..It is my experience that the regular customers are very protective of their bar and bartender...

Yes we are, I mean they are.

 

[bluemtn]

Don't worry..It is my experience that the regular customers are very protective of their bar and bartender...

Yes they are, and I'll leave it at that and not say anything about a certain incident that had nothing to do with a bartender...

 

[Drac]

Yes they are, and I'll leave it at that and not say anything about a certain incident that had nothing to do with a bartender...

More than once during my bouncer days a customer or customers assisted in removing a troublesome patron while I was in the officer or the back of the club...

 

[bluemtn]

Well, the incident involved this bartender who was mistaken for a cook.

 

[Jade Tigress]

Congratulations JT. Will you be working ALONE , as in 'all by yourself' until 1AM? Do I have to start worryng?

LOL! Actually, yeah...from 9-1 I'll be alone. I was told that they have never had a problem, but that if I ever felt uncomfortable I shouldn't hesitate to call the police for an escort to my car, or call the manager. My husband said he thinks he should sit on my shift with me. *sigh* That's a little too far me thinks. But I only live 5 min. away from the pub, so I can call him too if necessary. I'm really not worried about it though. Maybe that's stupid of me, but I'm not.

More than once during my bouncer days a customer or customers assisted in removing a troublesome patron while I was in the officer or the back of the club...

Yes we are, I mean they are.

That is really, REALLY good to hear. Thanks. :asian:

Yes they are, and I'll leave it at that and not say anything about a certain incident that had nothing to do with a bartender...

Thanks again, and SPILL IT!

 

[Kacey]

Congratulations!!!!

 

[Sukerkin]

Just popped in to say how glad I am to hear that you've gotten the foot on the ladder of income once again - I know it's being playing on your mind so I hope that the dollars coming through the door will go some way to easing the stresses of day to day life :tup:.

Also, I know it's none of my business but I can understand your husbands reaction to an extent. I know that if my missus got a job working in a pub I didn't know and would be on her own I'd feel the need to at least show my face and see how things were going. Maybe sitting in for the whole shift is an inhibition on your goodself as you learn the ropes but letting him drop by and sit at a table with a beer for a while might be a reasonable compromise?

 

[exile]

Got One!

Had an interview today and got the position. It's at a small neighborhood pub. To start I'll just be working Sunday nights 6pm-1am, with the kitchen open til 9. I'll be working that shift alone. As summer starts rolling around I'll help during the days with 2 other bartenders. It will be very flexible, and I'll also help cover during vacations or sick calls. But the Sunday spot is a permanent, year round position and gets my foot in the door.

I train tomorrow night, then next Tues. and Thurs. night, then I start the first Sunday in May. The manager will hang out with me my first shift on my own and help me close out and stuff. She said I'll have no problem catching on as "it's not rocket science". She said after 3 days of training I should be good to go. They are all very nice and made me feel very welcome and part of the team already.

So...YAY!artyon:

Excellent, Pam... I have a feeling that before too long they will be begging you to add hours and go full-time... just watch! I'm usually right about that sort of thing...

 

[Ceicei]

:highfive::highfive::highfive:
Congratulations!!!!!!

Let us know how it goes for you along the way.... we're following along with your training and barkeeping experiences.

- Ceicei

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[Ping898]

Congratz!!!​

 

[Drac]

Don't forget to put up a tip jar..We use to use an old champagne bucket cause it makes a nice "ding" sound when struck by coins...

 

[Jade Tigress]

Thanks everyone. First night of training tonight. I'll let you know how it goes.

Just popped in to say how glad I am to hear that you've gotten the foot on the ladder of income once again - I know it's being playing on your mind so I hope that the dollars coming through the door will go some way to easing the stresses of day to day life :tup:.

Also, I know it's none of my business but I can understand your husbands reaction to an extent. I know that if my missus got a job working in a pub I didn't know and would be on her own I'd feel the need to at least show my face and see how things were going. Maybe sitting in for the whole shift is an inhibition on your goodself as you learn the ropes but letting him drop by and sit at a table with a beer for a while might be a reasonable compromise?

No, you're right. And I told him I had no problem if he wanted to hang around for a while. It was the *babysitting* feel I got about him sitting there an entire shift. The kitchen is open til 9. We have been in the pub a few times before so are familiar with it. Plus, it took me exactly 5 minutes to get there, so if things are feeling iffy, I can always call home and ask him to come sit at the bar.

Plus I don't want him overreacting to anything and causing trouble for me at work. Not likely to happen, but not impossible either as he can get a bit overprotective.

I'm really looking forward to it though.