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Subject: Re: GETTING STARTED AS A BARTENDER
From: ROOKIE
Posted: Mon Mar 12. 2001, 23:38 UTC
Followup to: "Re: GETTING STARTED AS A BARTENDER"  by Scottie  (Sun Feb 18. 2001, 14:19 UTC)
Hi Scottie,

Thanks for your reply.  I realize I've been gone for almost a month, but let's 
just say making ends meet WITHOUT a second cash flow is quite taxing...

Hmm... I've gotten various responses.  What I'll ask you is this: do you 
recommend a two or three week course?  Do those work?  What credentials should 
I look for or "warning signs" should I watch out for in bartending schools?

Thanks

Carlos

PS: how much can I realistically expect to make as a beginner per night?

> > HI!!! I'M VERY INTERESTED IN LEARNING BARTENDING--I NEED A SECOND 
> > SOURCE OF INCOME.  I PLAN TO WORK ON SATURDAY EVENINGS AS MY TIME IS 
> > 
> > LIMITED.
> > 
> > WHAT TIPS CAN YOU EXPERIENCED BARTENDERS OFFER?  WHAT DO BARS AND 
> > RESTAURANTS LOOK FOR?  DO THEY FROWN ON ROOKIES OR ON WEEKEND-ONLY 
> > 
> > BARTENDERS?
> > 
> > HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO MAKE?
> > 
> > AND, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO MIX DRINKS?
> > 
> > THANK YOU!!!!
> 
> Becoming a bartender is a big investment of time and knowledge.  
> Usually Saturday nights are a big night for a more seasoned 
> bartender.  I would see if you could work on a week night and 
> gradually get your foot in the door.  You can make just a much money 
> on a week night if you build a customer base.  Saturday and Sunday 
> days are also a great way to start.  It may take a few months of 
> working some slow nights to  make cash or you may even have to start 
> out as a server.  Being a server will allow you to learn the menu and 
> how the restaraunt flows.  Chain restaraunts do not usually hire 
> bartenders off the street unless you have alot of experience and 
> present yourself well.  Restaraunt owners like to see how flexable 
> with schedules you are and what your drive and energy is like.  As 
> far as money is concerned it all depends on how well you take care of 
> a customer.  I made a very good living for 12 years bartending.  If 
> you have any questions dont hesitate to ask.
> 
> Scottie


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