If I make less than $100 (which is very rare) I'm upset and if I make more
than $200, I feel good about the shift. I work at a tourist bar that caters
mainly to cruise ship passengers in the Virgin Islands and also a Sports Bar
at night which mainly has locals.
~The Captain~
> I know that your income varies from place to place, but I was curious
> to know what the going rate is for many bartenders, whether it be a
> restaurant/bar, a pub, a piano bar, catering private parties, or the
> clubs. With me, it depends what time of year, what the weather is
> like, etc. I work at a restaurant/bar on the water in sunny Florida
> (think of a Kenny Chesney or Alan Jackson video) where the clientele
> is middle class and really laid back types. They all treat me very
> well and I don't have to be slammed to make $250-$300 in a 7 hour
> shift which ends at 10 or 11 at night. But during season, when I am
> balls to the walls and have tourists screaming at me for a drink, I
> rarely break $200. Weird, huh? Looking forward to the honest
> feedback.