

I will be adding two things that I feel are extremely important:
BARTENDER TRAINING PDF MANUAL
I started with a template that I found on a forum (sadly I do not have the link at hand) and am rewriting it to include my personal knowledge and things that it was lacking.Įssentially, a good manual should detail every activity from the moment your staff approaches the building to the moment they walk out the door (as well as how they represent you in their off-time). I am in the process of writing a manual for my clients which I'd be happy to send to you, if you like. That's all I can think of just now, Il add more when I'm sober.
BARTENDER TRAINING PDF HOW TO
What to prepare for the next day.Ĭustomer interaction-(youd be surprised at the utter lack of social etiquette of some people) engaging with customers, engaging with kitchen staff, how to handle drunks, how to handle assholes.

What to stock, where to get it, how to check/change barrels, how to stock control.Įnding a shift-what to clean, how to clean it. You should explain cocktails and how to make them and present them. Which are cheap/house and which are premium.Ĭocktails- not my specialty personally, identify all the tools used and types of glasses you stock for drinks. Explain the taste and differences between brands. I thought about writing one for my old place, but I knew I'd get not even a Thanks in return if I did.
BARTENDER TRAINING PDF FREE
Whether you use free measures or have jiggers/measures/optics. How to pour stout, ale, beer etc.(anything that needs time to settle) how to open bottles, wine bottles, champagne bottles. alcohol: the basics, how's to pour pints, cans, bottles, surge cans etc. The stance on drugs, when's the point when someone's had enough to drink, the deal with smoking Meaning they took nothing to do with them) bonuses, tabs, paying by card. the job: if not described in a contract, explain the working hours, the deal about being called short notice, days which they can expect not to get off (Xmas eve Halloween etc), if they get discount, the hourly pay, the deal with tips (my work operated an "ignorance" policy. the law: What are the laws concerning alcohol in your area? Age of sale, weights and measures act (uk), legal operating and serving hours, workers rights etc. I'm trying to think back to when I first started. 20% or $1/drink in North America is quite common (often because of our lower priced drinks and staff that is paid a lower amount) and a good guideline to follow overall.Ħ) I just started as a barback but know nothing where do I start? Check out this. Tips are always appreciated, and it is generally up to the patron to decide what to tip. See what other people are tipping and match that to be safe. Ordering a Cosmo at a busy cocktail lounge on a friday night in New York, one would expect to tip more than ordering a bottle of beer at a pub in Ireland. Take a few minutes to read through some past threads posted about bartending as a career.Ĥ) Where can I find more information about X Alcohol? Try one of the subreddits listed below, or the website for that brand.ĥ) How much should I tip? That will always depend on the country you're in, the type of establishment, the time of day and the type of drink ordered. With odd hours, and an environment fueled by liquor and flirting, it can take a strain on ones personal life. This includes posting available jobs or searching for jobs.Ĭheck This Out! Guide for New Users to /r/bartendersġ) I want to become a bartender, whats the best way? Bartending Schools Vs Bar BackingĢ) What is Bartending like in X country? Check out this Threadģ) I enjoy mixing drinks for myself, should I start bartending as a career? Bartending is often a difficult lifestyle to maintain. There are plenty of resources to look for jobs and frankly, most bars rarely advertise for positions anyway, they tend to hire people that are a good fit. no posting for jobs in specific cities/states. (Do not post personal information, edit any resumes before linking them). Not sure of where to start your Resume? try looking here for a good place to start. If you'd like tips on building a Bartending resume or would like us to critique your resume, please feel free to make a post.

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