
| Message 18720 of 22774 in Behind the Bar |
| Subject: | Doing your Own Thing |
| From: | JosephB |
| Posted: | Sun May 6. 2007, 01:20 UTC |
Hello everyone, I want to get as much advice, personal experiences, or anything related to starting and running my own private Bartending business. This idea really interests me and I think I could do a great job, especially living here in Southern California. It would just be me for hire for events such as: Weddings, Birthdays, Business, Anniversarys, Holidays (any other ideas out there?) I know I would need to buy my own equipment; but, up to which point should the event holder supply . (liquors, salt, swizzle sticks, juice bottles, pourers...etc.) What rates should I charge? Should it vary on the kind of Event, Open bar, number of people attending? Creating a Business card thats catchy and will attract business. Maybe setting up a little website, where they could preview photos, recipes, experience. ( Ideas for a name, Motto...) Some Background Info on me: I'm relatively young and new to Bartending, but my goal is to become a career Bartender who is knowledgeable in the classic cocktails, and to essentially be a more than just a Bartender, a Mixologist. I've been behind the bar since I turned 21. I will be 23 years old this summer. Barbacked at a Golf Course. Also did Banquet Serving here for over a year Barbacked at a Bowling Alley/ Restaurant for 4 months. Bartended on Slower nites. Barbacked at a Fast paced Ultra Lounge for 4 months. (Here I worked with a team of 5 barbacks in one shift, Was able to see hundreds of new liquors, wines, beers, etc that aren't your average stocked. NO sweet n sour here, Everything was Fresh and from scrap, and had a very classic feel) Bartending at a Restaurant for the past 3 months. I definitely want to expand my horizons. Great Social skills and customer service. Been working at Starbucks for over a year. (Baileys in your frappucino sir?) On my free time, I Browse Webtender.com, alconomics, the thinking bartender, art of the drink. Read and compare recipes, historys of liquors & drinks,wines. Currently pursuing a Business degree in Finance at a University (a Junior) Athletic, Professional, Formal dining etiquette, Sense of Humor, Doesn't Panic. Thank you all for your time. I greatly appreciate any feedback. -- Blended Margaritas are the devil!
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