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
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
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
“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
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
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss. Unfortunately, none of us are born with knowledge, wisdom, and skill. We learn and develop these
There’s nothing worse than getting terrible customer service. You probably know what I’m talking about. I mean, everyone’s been on the wrong side of bad service… Maybe it was when you tried to cancel your phone contract and you were
Liquor vs Liqueurs? Whisky vs Whiskey? Scotch vs Bourbon? Spirits…? There’s no doubt about it, the world of liquor can be extremely confusing to the uninitiated. I remember when I first started working with liquor and I knew nothing. I
I know what you’re thinking “I’m a bartender, why do I have to learn about beer?? Wah, wah, wah… Cocktails are way more interesting!” And sure, I get it. Depending on who you are, cocktails can be a lot more
Other parts in the series: Part 1: Introduction – What is Wine & Why is it Interesting? Part 2: Tasting Wine, Describing Wine, and the Basics of Food & Wine Pairings Part 3: How to Recommend Wine & Serve it
