What Bartenders Should Know About Beer
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
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The Different Types of Wine & Most Popular Grape Varieties
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
The Essential Bartender’s Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert: Part 3
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 4: Styles of Wine & the Most Important
Tasting Wine, Describing Wine and the Basics of Food & Wine Pairing
Other parts in the series: Part 1: Introduction – What is Wine & Why is it Interesting? Part 3: How to Recommend Wine & Serve it Like a Pro Part 4: Styles of Wine & the Most Important Grape Varieties
The Essential Bartender’s Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert: Part 1
Who this Guide is for This guide has been specifically designed with bartenders in mind. So if you’re a bartender and you want to learn about wine, this guide is for you. Heck, if you’re a bartender and you don’t want
How to Smash Your Bartending Trial Shift
I remember my first successful bartending trial shift like it was yesterday. It was at a quiet golf club bar/restaurant in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. The kind of venue you would expect to see your grandparents frequenting for a
How to Nail Your Bartending Job Interview
So you’ve hit the streets (or the internet) and handed out your resume… Now, what? Well, there are 3 things that could happen. First of all, your application might not be successful. Unfortunately, you need to be prepared for that
How to Write an Irresistible Bartender Resume
I know what you’re thinking…. Writing your bartender resume sucks! I don’t blame you. I remember when I had to sit down and write my first resume. It was a painful process. I didn’t know what to include or how
7 Strategies to Land Your First Bartending Job
With your bartender resume written, it’s time to get out there and start looking for work. For many of you, this will be the most difficult stage in the hiring process. It was for me… When I first started looking
Is Bartending School Worth it? Or a Waste of Time & Money?
Bartending school reminds me of a conversation I once overheard between a head chef and an aspiring chef. The head chef said, “If you want to work in my kitchen, you can start out by peeling potatoes. If you choose