Bartending Pro Tips Part 1
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Bartending Pro Tips Part 1
Title:
Bartending Pro Tips Part 1
Summary:
Discover 15 top strategies to boost your earnings as a bartender.
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Bartending offers a unique social environment where people seek not just drinks, but camaraderie, relaxation, and a sense of community. A great bartender can create a welcoming space reminiscent of the beloved TV series "Cheers," where every "Hey, Norm!" made patrons feel at home.
Having worked as a bartender through both undergraduate and graduate school, and returning to it when corporate life grew monotonous, I learned that while the job can be demanding, it's also incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. Here are some tips to enhance your bartending experience and profitability:
1. Warm Welcome: Greet every customer like an old friend and introduce yourself. Remember their names and use them on subsequent visits. Consider keeping a notepad to jot down names, faces, and drink preferences.
2. Know Preferences: Memorize regulars’ drink choices and have them ready when they arrive.
3. Treat Guests Well: If a customer brings a date or companion, treat them both with utmost respect. Address the regular by name, and warmly welcome their guest.
4. Master Jokes: The art of joke-telling can make your shifts more entertaining. Keep a couple of fresh jokes handy for every shift to engage and amuse your patrons.
5. Genuine Enjoyment: A genuine smile and a love for your job are invaluable. Customers appreciate recognition and respect, often more than flashy tricks.
6. First-Time Offers: Depending on your employer’s policy, offer a complimentary drink to first-timers, addressing them by name, and inviting them back. Consider covering this cost; the goodwill it generates will pay off.
7. Maintain Professionalism: While friendliness is key, remember that customers are not your personal buddies. Stay professional at all times.
8. Avoid Intimate Entanglements: Opportunities for romantic encounters will arise, but keep your focus on your career. Remember, these situations can lead to awkward encounters down the line.
For tips 9-15, visit our website or look for Part 2 of this series, “Bartending Pro Tips Part 2: How to Make Money and Have Fun With a Career in Bartending!”
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