Pappy Takes a Bartending Course - Tiki Drinks and Food

T telescopes Tiki Socialite Palm Springs Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 619	T telescopes Posted posted on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 12:07 PM Some of the things I didn't hear them discuss in your class were speed, efficiency, ordering the bottles for easy accessability, managing and using ice, preparation for the beginning of the day, bar speak for customers, the role of the bar keep with the customer, etc. I've often wanted to take a bar course, not just for the recipes, but for the knowledge of successful techniques and tips. You learn a lot about home bartending here at TC, but nothing beats learning from successful professional experience in order to prepare for a job in the profession. Sadly, after 30 years, it sounds like your instructor never mastered much more than a quick pour.

Some of the things I didn't hear them discuss in your class were speed, efficiency, ordering the bottles for easy accessability, managing and using ice, preparation for the beginning of the day, bar speak for customers, the role of the bar keep with the customer, etc. I've often wanted to take a bar course, not just for the recipes, but for the knowledge of successful techniques and tips.

You learn a lot about home bartending here at TC, but nothing beats learning from successful professional experience in order to prepare for a job in the profession. Sadly, after 30 years, it sounds like your instructor never mastered much more than a quick pour.

Post #321127 by telescopes on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 12:07 PM