Other parts in this different types of wine 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When I was managing the restaurant bar in Melbourne, I was lucky enough to work with a sommelier. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s basically a waiter who specialises in all aspects of wine service.
