Post #368858 by Bongo Bungalow on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 6:00 AM

Astro, the world is bartending IS SO COOL! My 2c? Decide right now to be a professional bartender... A WORLD-CLASS BARTENDER! The number one thing is to get into all aspects of it with a passion and you will excell and have the most fun of your life!

I am an owner in company that has 12 bars and restaurants. All are high-volume operations, we've been in business since 1978 and we've increase sales every year. We employ 1200 people, about 60 of whom tend bar.

Some of these wonderful people are real pro's and we support them in every way possible. Some, just fill shifts, their heads are into other things, and for them it's just a job. We have to accept some of this.

Understanding the new company you are working for, the expectations of your managers and all that is very important, as it is in any job. Once you know you are providing what they need from you, you have the basis to excell beyond that.

If the high volume at your bar comes from something other than expensive mixed drinks, you'll have accept that and maybe your expertise in this area will not be initially the most important part of your job. But, evey bar wants more high profit sales so you may be able to build clientel with the drinks you are uniquely qualified to promote. And that's all up to you to have the passion be become such an expert!

Anyway, best of luck to you!