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Catering/Bartending Jobs–the ideal part time job

July 10th, 2008

Are you looking for that occasional part time job?  You know… something that isn’t regular or scheduled…but fits your needs when you need them.  Something that can be fun and profitable, and it might require hard work….but it pays off really well.

Catering /bartending at special events, parties, at hotels, receptions, etc. is a terrific part-time opportunity.  You’ll be surprised at how much money you can earn….how easy it is to master, the number of opportunities……and did we mention…..how much money you can earn!!

Just two quick examples to give you a feel.  One of the grads from our Pittsburgh  school recently earned……(drum roll)…..get this…..$60/hour catering for a large party.  She is experienced,  can work fast,  presents well, customers like her;  so she gets a lot of requests……and it is absolutely a terrific way to make great money.  The party didn’t take that long;  she had an assistant help her when things got busy.  She handled a very large crowd very efficiently during the event.  The size of the party was larger than she was told, but she took control and handled it well.   After all was said and done the party only lasted about 4-5 hours….and she still had plenty of time for the rest of the weekend.  Do you want to learn something else……many of these catering jobs are straight cash.   Its a coup!!!!

Meanwhile a new graduate from one of our other schools, with no prior experience, hooked up with a multi day event for a major caterer in a different city .   After 4 days of long work he averaged about $25-30/hour.   He was slammed at certain short intervals, but was more than trained.  He had the speed and efficiency and sufficient practice to be able to perform well.

The caterer loved him and has assigned him to two other immediate jobs.  They want him for major events when the season gets hotter.  And he enjoys it.  He had no job before he started class, had just returned after years in Europe, and is looking to get into bartending for a while. 

We have given him more leads to capitalize on catering opportunities, which he really enjoys.

By the way…that very first catering job more than doubled the price of the school.  It was a very fast payback.

Catering/bartending is easier than regular bartending…but does require a lot of flexibility.  Different settings will require you to adjust how you operate.  The bartending tools and equipment at your disposal will vary.  Set ups can be very diverse.  On the other hand you generally pour a limited inventory of drinks.  That makes it easy.  When the hosts and guests like you….you will be amazed at how many referrals you pick up.

We have a lot of catering opportunities through the school.  If you are interested in the classes and the opportunities give us a call at (412) 921 9227.

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Part Time Night and Weekend Jobs in Pittsburgh

January 14th, 2008

Bartending is the perfect part-time job.  Whether you are working 1,2,  or 3 nights a week it is one of the only part-time jobs where you will be smiling through your work.

In Pittsburgh and throughout the surrounding counties there are always, bars, clubs, restaurants looking for someone to fill a shift or three.  This isn’t just true for Pittsburgh but its applicable around Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation.

Bartending shifts enable you to make that extra money while enjoying yourself.  Get some experience and you’ll soon learn how to make more and more money.  Even at the most unassuming local bars and taverns you’ll get to work the regular customers over and quickly develop skills to earn larger tips.

Hotels, restaurants, local bars all see consistant turnover.  Bartenders don’t have a reputation for being the most reliable workers.  With constant turnover there are always opportunities to get use your skills to land a first part-time bartending gig, develop your skills, and start turning it into a tremendous income making/fun/endeavor.

Regardless of all else, the most important qualities are reliability and personality.  Every restaurant, bar, club in the nation has problems with keeping reliable people in the business.  If you have these qualities employers will love you.

Personality will make you and your bar a lot of money.  Get to know your customers.  Treat them well.  Make sure they are comfortable and having fun at the bar.

The more they enjoy the atmosphere, the more money you will make.

How much should you be earning.  We never like to overstate it.  At average bars on average weekday nights we have heard from thousands of grads they have earned in a range between $50-$150 an evening.  If it is consistantly less than $50 then don’t keep working there.  The bar is too slow.

The longer you work, the more you’ll start making.  At that point the sky is the limit. 

But remember one other thing.  Its the only part-time job you can imagine where you’ll be smiling through your entire shift. 

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Pittsburgh offers International Bartending Opportunities

January 10th, 2008

As a member of the World Bartending Training Organization our school offers reciprocal bartending training and job placement assistance around the country and the world. In fact, our sister schools have specifically trained bartenders for high end hotels throughout the world. We have assisted WBTO grads from many nations and provided them with placement assistance in various cities.

How popular is bartending around the world? According to the Wall Street Journal just 2 weeks ago bartending schools in India are springing up throughout the nation.

So if you are looking for a skill you can take anywhere, let us know!

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Late Night Jobs in Pittsburgh

January 10th, 2008

Bartenders and Taxi Drivers should work together!!

After speaking with a recent student who was a taxi driver and made a lot of money off of bartenders, we were reminded of this little pearl of wisdom to make more money and be a smarter bartender. 

Bartenders and taxi drivers can benefit by getting to know one another and working together.  Its a smart move for those that work evening shifts and want to make more money.

After years of running bars and bartending schools we know that every bar and most bartenders desperately need to get to know reliable taxi drivers.  Every bar will have customers that need a taxi ride home.  There are times when they have drunk too much and need safe transport.  In fact plenty of bartenders will  lose their drivers license at some point.  They will need a taxi ride to their place of work.

There is more value to knowing taxi drivers.  All those drivers that ferry visitors back and forth from the airports are going to get plenty of questions about where to go in the city.  Its terrific to have a taxi driver advertise your bar and your shifts to newcomers to town.

Meanwhile taxi drivers can make great money by being a reliable connection to a bar and bartenders.   The student we spoke with had a great connection to a popular suburban bar and made extra money every week being the “taxi of choice” to that bar, its employees and customers.

So hook up with a taxi driver.  It will increase your income and enhance your bartending!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

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