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Subject: Re: Getting a barback job
From: vegastud
Posted: Mon Jan 8. 2007, 00:57 UTC
Followup to: "Getting a barback job"  by LeeKnaz  (Sun Jan 7. 2007, 23:57 UTC)
> 1) How should I approach the bar manager? Is it any different from 
> applying for a bartender position? Will he look at it in a bad way, 
> that I'm looking for a barback job and not a bartender job? 
> "underachiever", maybe?

here is how i would ask for the job when i come face to face with the manager, 
and everyone is different with interviews.  

"hi my name is _______, i really like your bar.  i am looking for a job.  i 
want to bartend for you, if you dont have a bartending job i would gladly 
barback for you.  back home i started out as a barback and worked my way up.  
i am willing to do what ever takes to get my foot in the door out here in L.A."

now the next line i have to give credit to my fellow deckhand on the alaska 
crab boat i worked on.  when he was looking for a job, he would tell the 
captain this.  "i want to work for you.  can i work the first day for free?  
if you don't like my work, don't pay me, and i will be on my way.  if you want 
me to stick around, pay me twice on my second day."

i think that is fair.  and if they don't want you after you bust your ass for 
them, you don't need 'em.


by the way, here are a couple of links to my crabbing days on my old boat the 
F/V North Sea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F43i6vHRn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FDPPj9I-gc&mode=related&search=


> 2) Anyone with L.A. bartending experience, is there a special way to 
> approach bar managers around here, as upposed to other places?

someone on this board said between 1p-4p.  i agree totally.


> 3) Any L.A. bar managers/bartenders here looking for a great addition 
> for your bar staff, barback or bartender? 

Vegas baby!  Vegas!!!

atilano


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