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Subject: Re: Getting started
From: the hated one
Posted: Thu Aug 31. 2006, 01:31 UTC
Followup to: "Getting started"  by Empress Leo  (Thu Aug 31. 2006, 01:02 UTC)
Atleast here in Atlanta bartending shifts don't come easy. Once a bartender 
gets one, it's awhile before they give it up. Most places use the bartending 
position as a means of promotion. Most restaurants will only hire from within. 
You usually will not be able to walk in and land a bartending job, especially 
with no experience. Their best servers are usually the ones that are offered 
the position. Now not saying that it will be impossible. If the establishment 
has no one on staff that they think will be able to handle bartending then 
obviously they will hire from the outside. But still with no experience....it 
will be more difficult.

Why not start out as a server? That's where I started 10 years ago. I worked 
as a server for a few months and then was offered a bar shift. One shift 
quickly went to three high volume shifts, Thurs, Fri, and Sat. There's plenty 
of money to be made as a server. Just be the best damn server you can and 
you'll get noticed. Be sure to find a high volume or high priced establishment 
to make the most tips. You can surly make over 100 a night easy. As soon as 
you feel comfortable with the place your working for, let it be known to 
management that your interested in a bar position. Remember to always be on 
top of your game. If you can't handle the floor (server) then you can't handle 
the bar. Also, PERSONALITY!!!!! Show your management team that you have alot 
of it! Your drink mixing knowledge will come in time, but you need personality 
from the start. Your management wants to know that you can connect directly 
with people. 

Hope this was helpful!


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