Whether you know it or not, bartender skills are valuable. And I often think about how useful they are in other areas of life. There are 2 main reasons for this. The first is because I’m well aware that working in the hospitality industry has made me a more interesting & well-rounded person. Being a … Read more
It’s embarrassing when you’re a bartender, a customer asks you for a basic cocktail, and you’re not sure how to make it because you’ve forgotten the recipe. Not only does it look unprofessional, it’s a huge time waster too. Instead of being able to quickly pump out the drink and move onto the next customer, … Read more
“How much do bartenders REALLY make?” This is an extremely common question from aspiring & current bartenders alike. Aspiring bartenders want to know how much they can make if they choose to pursue this profession. And current bartenders want to find out if they’re getting paid enough in the first place. When I was learning how … Read more
Some people think I’m joking when I tell them that if they want to become a bartender, they should look for serving jobs first. It sounds odd to someone who’s never worked in the hospitality industry before… They think “Why would I serve tables when I want to work behind the bar… Why don’t I … Read more
When you’re learning how to become a bartender, breaking into the industry is one of the most frustrating problems you’ll face. I hear people complain about this all the time, “How the hell do I land a bartending job when every venue requires me to have a minimum of 2 years experience…” These frustrations are … Read more
We’ve all heard the cliches. The bartender rolls out of bed at 3pm, has bourbon and cereal for breakfast, and then drags himself to work 2 hours later. At work, he performs an insane display of juggling, shaking, stirring, and mixing, that’s so impressive a customer will come up and say “Mr. Bartender, that is … Read more
“We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment no matter what.” – George Santayana, “The Philosophy of Travel.” For as long as I … Read more
These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it. But with so much information out there, it can be difficult to sort through the good from the bad. So I’ve decided to make … Read more
Throughout this guide, you’ve learned what it takes to break into the industry and become a bartender. What’s more, you’ve learned the mindsets required for success in this industry and detailed strategies you can start using today to land your dream job. In Chapter 1, we looked at the lifestyle of a bartender – both the good AND the … Read more
Become a bartender, make great money, travel the world, live the dream! Chapter 1 – Introducing the Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Bartender Most bartenders agree with me, breaking into the industry and becoming a bartender is one of the most (if not the most!) difficult and frustrating aspects of bartending. I hear these frustrations … Read more
