Becoming a Bartender Have you ever thought about becoming a bartender? Bartending can be an interesting and profitable job, but might not be right for you. This is not a job for everyone. You really have to have the personality for it, a people person to speak of. If you do not like interacting with people, this might not be the job for you. It also takes more than just passing the class, it takes a lot of practice to perfect the art of bartending. Let me tell you about my experience. First, you would probably never think you would have to go to school to become a bartender (and some places you don’t have to attend school) or that the school you attend has to be accredited in your state and that in some states you have to be19 or 21. Also depending on the state you live in, you may also be required to take an alcohol awareness class prior to working. Which you learn about DUI’s, fake ID’s, Blood Alcohol Levels, as well as serving alcohol to minors, the dangers of drunk driving, facts about
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You can bartend at a Sports Bar, at a Restaurant that serves alcohol, at a club (VFW, Moose Lodge, etc.), hotels, or casinos. If you are already a barback or cocktail waitress, you can ask your supervisor about becoming an extra bartender with the company. You can also go out on your own and do graduations, weddings, or private parties. Something to keep in mind, you could be liable if something were to happen at the events you bartend. Always keep tabs or a watchful eye on how many drinks people have. There is one thing that I didn’t mention and that is the pay. We really don’t get paid the best because we get paid minimum wage or less. Our salary is primarily the tips. We get our income more so from the customers than from our checks. This could be a determining factor of whether or not you want to become a bartender. We basically live off of our
You can bartend at a Sports Bar, at a Restaurant that serves alcohol, at a club (VFW, Moose Lodge, etc.), hotels, or casinos. If you are already a barback or cocktail waitress, you can ask your supervisor about becoming an extra bartender with the company. You can also go out on your own and do graduations, weddings, or private parties. Something to keep in mind, you could be liable if something were to happen at the events you bartend. Always keep tabs or a watchful eye on how many drinks people have. There is one thing that I didn’t mention and that is the pay. We really don’t get paid the best because we get paid minimum wage or less. Our salary is primarily the tips. We get our income more so from the customers than from our checks. This could be a determining factor of whether or not you want to become a bartender. We basically live off of our