Anyone working as a bartender here, or who has worked as a bartender in the past? What is it like? I'm thinking about signing up for this quick class to get a bartender license. Trying to make some extra cash on the side. I heard you can make a pretty penny in tips. What's the deal?
Any Bartenders Here?
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Don't waste your money on those courses. I've been in the industry for a few years now and can count on one hand how many bartenders I know that took the course. And I know a lot of bartenders in Philly. It is good money, but it all depends on the type of venue you work. I barback for a club and my bar has 4-5 bartenders depending on the night. I can make anywhere from 150-300 a night.
Blackrogue
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I used to bartend. I've taken those classes but honestly I don't think they help much. Only fundamentals like shot pouring and a couple of basic drinks. Do it but know that most bars or restaurants you work for have their own set menu and prefer their drinks a certain way.
So you may be used to pouring beer and shots in a bar, then in another place you may find its margaritas, mojitos etc depending on the specialties.
So most places you'll want to work will want to train you for their drinks if they have specialties. And most people won't hire you based on the bar tending course you took. It's easier to get in by waiting tables in a place then transitioning to bartending so you know the food menu as well. But that route is also competitive cause all the waiters want to do it. And they already know the menu and prices better than you.
But there some places which will hire you though. My first gig was red lobster. I never waited tables for them. But later gig I waited tables then bartended. Later I had enough experience I could apply straight for a bar tending gig
So you may be used to pouring beer and shots in a bar, then in another place you may find its margaritas, mojitos etc depending on the specialties.
So most places you'll want to work will want to train you for their drinks if they have specialties. And most people won't hire you based on the bar tending course you took. It's easier to get in by waiting tables in a place then transitioning to bartending so you know the food menu as well. But that route is also competitive cause all the waiters want to do it. And they already know the menu and prices better than you.
But there some places which will hire you though. My first gig was red lobster. I never waited tables for them. But later gig I waited tables then bartended. Later I had enough experience I could apply straight for a bar tending gig
Lol not one but my girl, roomate, and half my friends are. You can definitely have n!gger money if that's what you want. no lie. I live in vegas. shyt is impressive. Best bet tho...find a bar that wants u and let them train u. No one i know who took the class ever gets the gig.
Always gotta say some extra shyt
mortuus est
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my first proper paid job i was a barback then moved up to bar tender, mind u i had a big cocktail (lol) book at the bar , we all had to share tips tho
Blackrogue
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Barbacking like dude above is doing is also another way to get into bartending. Sometimes you have the bar back watch the bar when it's less busy and you want to eat or something. He gets a chance to learn and knows where everything is. Slowly he's shown all the house drinks. Then learns more stuff. The wine and beer is basic..now only thing you gotta worry about is people throwing you curveballs on what drinks they want. Also online there's drink recipes. But you will need to learn how to do a proper count for your shots.
What's extra?Always gotta say some extra shyt
King Crimson
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Good money that is wasted on ignorant shyt. We all know what that means.Ain't you gay though?
And the fukk is n!gger money?
And im bi.