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At a restaurant, you need to be an excellent multi-tasker since people will be eating and drinking at the bar. There's a big difference between bartending at a restaurant and bartending at a bar.īut neither environment is necessarily better. Of course, it's okay to buy a drink for a return customer to build up a rapport, but the buy-back is not a right-it's a compliment to people who visit you regularly. 'You have to account for those drinks (they get charged to a 'comp tab'), and it also shows that you don't view the bar as a place of business,' says Marrero.

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View full post on Instagram Giving out too many free drinks is an amateur mistake.Īs a bartender, there's nothing more glam than comping your friends' drinks, but try not to make it a habit. 'Sometimes, you'll have to give up your best shifts to go to someone's wedding, and sometimes you'll have to miss out on something important because you can't take off work,' warns Marrero. Marrero is married to a 'daywalker' (what bartenders call people with regular day-time jobs), and says that in the beginning of their relationship, it was very difficult to find time for each other. You're going to miss out on parties, Saturday night hangs, and having a normal dating life, since most people schedule plans at the same time you're grinding away. You'll always be working while your friends are out having fun. I need things that I can move in a more agile way.' Wiznitzer is a huge fan of Aerosoles shoes, but says Vans make a great slip-resistant shoe and Cat offers a large range of footwear from boots to slip-ons that are suited for hard-hitting work. 'A lot of people swear by Crocs,' says Wiznitzer.

'Small adjustments-like wearing comfortable shoes, taking breaks to stretch your muscles, and practicing proper cocktail-shaking form-will help your body in the long run,' advises Marrero.īut really, sensible footwear is no joke. Unsurprisingly, it's exhausting to work 10-hour shifts on your feet, and your back will ache from frequently bending down to grab ingredients under the bar.

Injuries like tennis elbow, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel are all fairly common in bartenders, thanks to mixing heavy shakers above your head all night. The job is extremely physical, so invest in a pair of comfortable shoes. More affordable options exist at the Columbia Bartending Academy, where classes start at just $250. If you're looking to broaden your skills, consider signing up for the Bar 5-Day, a comprehensive mixology program complete with a final exam and blind taste-testing-heads up, though, it costs almost $4,000. 'If you want to get good at what you're doing, it involves a lot of learning,' says Wiznitzer. You will have to make one up-front investment, though: Your time. A single TIPS course costs $40, and your training must be completed within 30 days of starting employment.

And even in states like New York, where TIPS certification isn't mandatory, certain bars and restaurants may still require you to get certified. There are specific states, like Oregon, where you need to take a course called TIPS in order to serve alcohol.

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Certain classes, like the Beverage Alcohol Resource (a well-respected accreditation that teaches you all about spirits), are valuable, but they still aren't the same as real-life practice.Ī lot of people believe you need to have a bartending license to be a bartender, but it's not true. 'If you have to choose between spending money on a bartending course and making money working a shift as a bar-back or a cocktail server, choose to work,' recommends Marrero. To develop the skills, you really need on-the-job training. View full post on Instagram Bartending courses can be useful, but they won't replace experience. Here, a guide to everything you need to know about becoming a bartender. She was formerly a bartender at The Dead Rabbit. Pamela Wiznitzer is a beverage consultant based in New York City. Lynnette Marrero is a bartender, mixologist, and a co-founder of the world’s first all-female speed bartending competition, “Speed Rack.” She’s currently the beverage director at Brooklyn’s Llama Inn. We spoke with industry vets Lynnette Marrero and Pamela Wiznitzer, who’ve each tended bar for over a decade. You’ve got to be able to think on your feet, be a self-starter and, most importantly, a team player. Like any other industry, you’ve got to hustle your way up the ladder, and even though there aren’t any technical requirements to become a Master of Booze, not everyone’s cut out for it. Signing up for the most profitable shifts may cost you nights-out with friends, and you never know when a customer will leave you a stingy tip. While working in the world of nightlife can be lucrative-some bartenders take home hefty six-figure salaries!-it isn’t always glamorous.

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