How to become a Great Bartender

How to Become a Great Bartender

September 25th, 2008

We aren’t going to lie to you and suggest that bartending school will turn you into a great bartender overnight.  That doesn’t happen at this school.   It doesn’t happen at colleges, doesn’t happen when you go to school to learn auto mechanics, and doesn’t happen after you get out of Harvard Medical School.  I deffo wouldn’t want a new grad from Harvard Med school to perform brain surgery on me….no matter how much I may need it.

Experience really works.  Watch others.  Trade stories with other bartenders.  Ask other bartenders how they would handle situations.  Practice, practice, practice.

We also know there is a world of great information out there.  Its especially available throughout the web.  Our goal is to collect as much great information as possible and pass most of it on to our students and a large part of it on to readers.

We’re starting a blog roll with sites that offer excellent tips and insights into the industry.  Here is one we found that offers the insights from someone with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry.  We’ve been reading through posts and comments.  Its getting a lot of commentary from others with lots of experience.  Try out                     http://waiterextraordinaire.blogspot.com/ .  The author, Steve Nicolle has over 25 years in the industry, has worked throughout the front of the house, teaches bartending, and describes the ins and outs of great customer service.  It applys equally well behind the bar, serving tables, or for being the manager.

Evolving from a bartender to a great bartender takes years of work, as with any work or profession.  Lots of luck ….and make those tips!!!!!