> > I want to do bartending to get my way thorugh college. I think
> > bartending would be a fun job and i'll get to meet a lot of people. I
> >
> > was just wondering how long does it take to go through the school and
> >
> > how much does it cost? Is it hard to get a job afterwards?
>
> In my town ,( Baltimore ) , it costs $750 for a 2 week course . I
> think that's a ripoff . Just get a job in any hole that will hire you
> . Buy a drink book and figure it out . Hal
I agree with Hal. There are courses in New Orleans for $350 or so, but they're
hardly necessary. My initial expenses were: $15 for the responsible alcohol
server card, including a two-hour class (legally required in many states),
plus $105 for a manager's license, which many states require if you are going
to be alone in the bar. Some places will help out with the manager's license;
I wouldn't bother getting one unless you're already hired and your boss says
you need one.
Other, hidden expenses included new shoes and comfortable insoles, the latter
costing $20 for good ones. Expect to ruin some clothes, too- takes a while to
learn where the bleach sits.
If you can't get a job tending at first, try starting out as a barback.
They're more likely to be hired with no experience. Or at least claim to have
had some experience waiting tables or something.