The Bartender Food Cooking International Guide
The Bartender Has Many Drinks Skills
By Barry J Smallhorn
There is more to tending a bar than meets the eye. A lot of people
might think that it is an easy job, but it is quite the opposite,
as a bartender has many different duties and responsibilities.
There are numerous bartending schools devoted to the art of teaching
the skills necessary to provide professional bartending services.
Some people believe that bartending is one of the oldest professions
in the world. Most of the duties that the bartender is responsible
for are ones that a customer would never realize.
Flair Bartenders Are Feisty And Fun
The atmosphere of an establishment will often depend on the personality
of the person, or persons tending bar, as they are often part
of the entertainment. This is especially true with flair bartenders.
If the guy or gal behind the bar is feisty and fun, then it tends
to make the patrons in the bar upbeat and jolly.
So, in this profession you not only have to learn the bartending
skills but you have to really be a people person. You will likely
have to listen to the customer's troubles, as well as confessions.
You will have to entertain. You will also have to serve as an
age patroller because it is your responsibility to make sure that
everyone you serve is of legal drinking age. So, duties are definitely
not limited to mixing drinks.
Maintaining Supplies At The Bar
Depending on the kind of establishment, the bartender will likely
be responsible for not only the basic bartending, but also maintaining
the supplies for the bar. Supplies can include: the liquor, the
glassware, napkins, ingredients needed to mix cocktails, and anything
else that may be needed or used behind the bar.
In a restaurant bar, there may even be appetizers or other food
items, and an updated inventory must be kept. In nearly all of
these environments, regardless of where it is, the person tending
the bar is typically responsible for collecting the money.
Running A Tab
Again, depending on the establishment, the customers may be allowed
to "run a tab," which means that the server will be
responsible for keeping the tab and collecting payment at the
end of the evening. This is a huge responsibility because many
customers order more than one drink each.
Bartending takes a lot of responsibility and commitment. Not
only does a bartender have to supply his or her station and keep
track of the money, but he or she also has to entertain the customers,
treating each as if they were the only person in the world.
It looks easy, but that is only because they are good at their
job. So the next time you are in a bar, you can review your options
and maybe buy the bartender a drink for a change. Of course, you
had better make it a soda because they are working.
About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on cocktails, cooking, food and recipes including
Cocktail Recipes,
Seafood Recipes,
Jerky Beef Meat Recipe,
Make Jerky,
Food Recipes,
Tuna Fish,
Caviar,
Potato Recipes,
Organic Gift Baskets.
Keep a lookout for more articles on this website.
Did You Know This About Bars And Drinks?
Have you given any thought to changing careers? It may be that
you are stuck in a rut working in a cubicle all day and need a
definite change of pace. Well, if you like working with the public
in a challenging career field then bartending is the job for you.
You get to meet new people everyday and work in a fast paced
career field. But before you become a bartender you have to learn
the tricks of the trade. You have to know the drinks and how to
get the tips.
The choices are yours once you learn the necessary skills that
you will need to be a bartender. Those skills include customer
service and knowing how to make those specialty drinks people
love to order. Plus you will need to know how to rake in those
big tips!
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