When it comes to bartending, the images that spring to most folk’s minds tend to fall in one of two camps. Barkeeps are either, exciting and romantic as portrayed by Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail or boring and stupid like Moe Sizlack in The Simpsons. However, both of these portrayals are at the far end of two extremes since the reality of bar-tending is a career that is middle of the road.
If you get pleasure from interacting with other folks, then you might be interested in attending a bartending school to learn how to do the job right. Do a little research and check into one of the best bartending schools available, based on training and skills taught.
Perhaps you are already known for mixing a drink or two for friends or family or maybe you already have a successful career and have a yearning to be like the flair bartenders you have seen in movies such as Cocktail. On the other hand, maybe you just want to earn some extra money doing what you love. However, going as far as attending a school for bartending may seem a little over the top. Schooling is expensive and since you would only be doing it just for a hobby or a weekend job, the whole idea seems a little impractical. Well, think again, because these days there are online bartending schools that are ideal for folks like you who are looking to learn bartending skills as a hobby.
Learning how to tend bar may appear straightforward enough but it really is an art. Knowing how to interact with patrons while also being able to properly mix drinks is the hallmark of an experienced bartender, such as one you would find in a fine dining establishment. The majority of experienced bartenders learned their skills in a good bartending school. There are a number of great bartending schools located around the country and you just have to research which one has all the options that you are looking for. In any case, whatever school you decide to attend to learn the basics, it will give you the foundation that you will need for a successful career.
You may wonder how you will ever get a job if a bartending career or hobby is so popular. Well you are in luck, since virtually all bartending schools also offer job placement. They work side by side with bars and restaurants daily and help their students to launch their new profession. Bartending is a career that has been around since the Middle Ages and is not likely to go out of style any time soon! Whether you are twenty-one and just starting out or forty-one and looking to fulfill your passion, it is safe to say that bartending school tuition is not out of reach and can undoubtedly improve your future.
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Learning the Art of a Professional Bartending Service
For many folks, their local bar or pub is more akin to going to the office without having to do any work. Indeed, it could easily be described as the after hours office where everybody knows your name and where you can unwind after a frantic day in the real workplace. It is also, where your friendly bartender creates his own brand of liquid magic, to calm the mind and recharge that tired body. Any skilled barkeep will tell you that tending bar is not just a science but also an art. It is the very essence of a professional's bartending service.
Much of the success of reputable pubs and bars around the world is directly linked to the unique brand and quality of the establishment’s bartending services.
First and foremost, high-quality bartending is the result of a good training program, which is designed to pass on knowledge in the mixing and serving of various drinks. However, it is the individual skill and experience of the barman or female bartender that ultimately dictates the range of drinks any particular bar is able to offer. This service is offered by numerous catering establishments such as hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs as well as for special occasions such as banquets, private parties and wedding receptions.
Bartenders mix a range of drinks based on internationally recognized, mixed drink recipes and names as well as those created exclusively by a resident bartender. In many cases, the bartender must be sufficiently skilled to be able to create a drink based on the specific requests of patrons. Several bartending schools, institutions and even some well-known hotels around the world, offer special bartending training programs. Tending bar is a specialized profession with skilled bartenders being very much in demand.
The first requirement of a good bartending service is not simply the ability to mix a good drink, but also the ability to build a friendly rapport with the person who is drinking. The bartender must be friendly and have a keen desire to interact with guests. A bartender's role is very important in building a solid bond between the establishment and the patrons. Indeed, a good barkeep is very much akin to what a Public Relations Officer is to a company. Possessing these qualities is a good starting point but there is a lot more involved in being considered a professional. This is because a bartender has numerous roles to play behind the bar.
He or she must have sound experience and knowledge of recipes for creating popular cocktails and other drinks, be quick in response to an order placed, and know all the general brands of alcohol in stock, as well as premium and house brands. In addition he or she must keep a keen eye on all relevant bar material equipment such as glasses, shakers and ice as well as possessing the experience to operate such automatic equipment behind the bar counter when the demand for drinks is high in volume.
Cleanliness is possibly the most important thing to a well-run bartending service. Nobody wants to visit a dirty, smelly bar so keeping the bar area spotless and patrons happy is one of the greatest things an establishment can do to bring in revenue. Consequently, the next time you are in a club sipping one of your favorite drinks, if you happen to see the hardworking, smiling bartender, then smile back because he is the one making your night.
Much of the success of reputable pubs and bars around the world is directly linked to the unique brand and quality of the establishment’s bartending services.
First and foremost, high-quality bartending is the result of a good training program, which is designed to pass on knowledge in the mixing and serving of various drinks. However, it is the individual skill and experience of the barman or female bartender that ultimately dictates the range of drinks any particular bar is able to offer. This service is offered by numerous catering establishments such as hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs as well as for special occasions such as banquets, private parties and wedding receptions. Bartenders mix a range of drinks based on internationally recognized, mixed drink recipes and names as well as those created exclusively by a resident bartender. In many cases, the bartender must be sufficiently skilled to be able to create a drink based on the specific requests of patrons. Several bartending schools, institutions and even some well-known hotels around the world, offer special bartending training programs. Tending bar is a specialized profession with skilled bartenders being very much in demand.
The first requirement of a good bartending service is not simply the ability to mix a good drink, but also the ability to build a friendly rapport with the person who is drinking. The bartender must be friendly and have a keen desire to interact with guests. A bartender's role is very important in building a solid bond between the establishment and the patrons. Indeed, a good barkeep is very much akin to what a Public Relations Officer is to a company. Possessing these qualities is a good starting point but there is a lot more involved in being considered a professional. This is because a bartender has numerous roles to play behind the bar.
He or she must have sound experience and knowledge of recipes for creating popular cocktails and other drinks, be quick in response to an order placed, and know all the general brands of alcohol in stock, as well as premium and house brands. In addition he or she must keep a keen eye on all relevant bar material equipment such as glasses, shakers and ice as well as possessing the experience to operate such automatic equipment behind the bar counter when the demand for drinks is high in volume.
Cleanliness is possibly the most important thing to a well-run bartending service. Nobody wants to visit a dirty, smelly bar so keeping the bar area spotless and patrons happy is one of the greatest things an establishment can do to bring in revenue. Consequently, the next time you are in a club sipping one of your favorite drinks, if you happen to see the hardworking, smiling bartender, then smile back because he is the one making your night.
Bartender Guide to Mixed Drink Recipes
If you take pleasure in mixing drinks and entertaining and fancy wowing your friends at your next barbecue or party then you might like to consider buying a bartender guide for yourself. A bartender's guide will give you ideas on how to spruce up the drinks you already know how to make, as well as give you a list of recipes to try to recreate.
Mixed drinks have always been popular, but are becoming even more popular at parties and special events. With your guide in hand and a blender at your side, you can bring to life a plethora of drinks to amaze your friends while demonstrating how great a bartender you can be.
Whether you just want to know how to mix a few cocktails or would like to dive straight in the deep end and learn how to blend any number of exotic beverages, there are bartending books available that cover all skill levels.
Of course, since there are so many ways to mix drinks, it would be virtually impossible to list them all in one guide. However, many folks have made up their own recipes over the years and decided to market them.
While some of these guides may just contain variations on old favourites, others will likely have recipes for drinks that you may have never considered. The fun is trying out new mixes and even experimenting with your own concoctions. The possibilities are endless and it certainly gives you an excuse to show off your bartending skills to family and friends.
While many bartender guide books simply give you information about how to mix drinks, for those who are in the bartender profession, these guides can mean much more. A guide for bartenders can contain various information on how the bartender should set up their bar, stock the bar, and even info about how the bar should be run, from their perspective. If the guide has been set up by a particular bar, then it may also contain business information about the bar. All of this information can be very helpful to the bartender, especially if they are taking a huge interest in helping an establishment to become a success.
Regardless of whether you are looking to make an impression on family and friends or simply looking to try one or two new recipes for cocktails, a guide to bartending is a great place to begin. They are full of mixed drink recipes, in addition to information that can help you make your drinks an unqualified success. You may just find that after you have learned some of the recipes that are in the bartender guide that you absolutely love to make mixed drinks to serve to friends. If that is the case, then you may just want to think about a career in bartending. There are numerous bartending schools around the United States that can teach you all you need to know to get out from behind your kitchen sink and into a real bar, pouring beverages for large crowds. Who knows - it might just be the start of a completely new future for you.
Mixed drinks have always been popular, but are becoming even more popular at parties and special events. With your guide in hand and a blender at your side, you can bring to life a plethora of drinks to amaze your friends while demonstrating how great a bartender you can be.
Whether you just want to know how to mix a few cocktails or would like to dive straight in the deep end and learn how to blend any number of exotic beverages, there are bartending books available that cover all skill levels.
Of course, since there are so many ways to mix drinks, it would be virtually impossible to list them all in one guide. However, many folks have made up their own recipes over the years and decided to market them. While some of these guides may just contain variations on old favourites, others will likely have recipes for drinks that you may have never considered. The fun is trying out new mixes and even experimenting with your own concoctions. The possibilities are endless and it certainly gives you an excuse to show off your bartending skills to family and friends.
While many bartender guide books simply give you information about how to mix drinks, for those who are in the bartender profession, these guides can mean much more. A guide for bartenders can contain various information on how the bartender should set up their bar, stock the bar, and even info about how the bar should be run, from their perspective. If the guide has been set up by a particular bar, then it may also contain business information about the bar. All of this information can be very helpful to the bartender, especially if they are taking a huge interest in helping an establishment to become a success.
Regardless of whether you are looking to make an impression on family and friends or simply looking to try one or two new recipes for cocktails, a guide to bartending is a great place to begin. They are full of mixed drink recipes, in addition to information that can help you make your drinks an unqualified success. You may just find that after you have learned some of the recipes that are in the bartender guide that you absolutely love to make mixed drinks to serve to friends. If that is the case, then you may just want to think about a career in bartending. There are numerous bartending schools around the United States that can teach you all you need to know to get out from behind your kitchen sink and into a real bar, pouring beverages for large crowds. Who knows - it might just be the start of a completely new future for you.