The bartender is often thought of as a person who simply makes drinks. In reality, there is much more to the job than meets the eye. In the majority of cases, the bartending job title entails many duties and responsibilities. It is believed to be the second oldest profession behind politics.
There are even schools to teach bartending techniques and terminology, mixed drink recipes, the different types of alcohol, and many other things that most folks do not really stop and think about when the person behind the bar is taking their drink order.
Quite often, the ambiance within any establishment will be dependent upon the personality of the individual, or individuals who are tending the bar, since they are often part of the entertainment. This is particularly true in the case of flair bartenders. A feisty and fun guy or gal behind the bar tends to be infectious and rub of on patrons in the bar making them happy and in high spirits.
It is obvious therefore, that as well as having to learn bartending skills this profession also demands that you are a people person as well. You will likely have to listen to confessions as well as being an agony aunt to your customers. In addition, you will have to entertain as well as serving as an age patroller since it is your responsibility to ensure that everybody you serve is of legal drinking age. As you can see barkeeping duties are definitely not limited to mixing drinks.
In addition to basic bartending and dependent upon the type of establishment, the bartender will also likely to be responsible for maintaining the supplies for the bar. This can include all the usual bar paraphernalia including the liquor, the glassware, napkins, ingredients needed to mix cocktails along with anything else that may be required or used behind the bar. In a restaurant bar, there may even be appetizers or other food items, and an updated inventory must be kept.
In the majority of these environments, irrespective of where it is, the individual tending the bar is usually responsible for collecting the money. Once again, depending on the establishment, the customers may be allowed to run a tab, which means that the server will be responsible for keeping the tab and collecting payment at the end of the evening. This is a big responsibility since many patrons order more than one drink each.
The next time you order a drink at a bar, think about everything that a bartender has to do. Not only does he or she have to cater to your wishes, but they also have many other customers and responsibilities. It may seem like they have a very simple job, but remember that you are only one of perhaps hundreds of folks that the bartender has to cater to on any given night. Remember that the next time a bartender is a little slow making your drink order.
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Theme Bars are the Bar Scene of Today
The song lyric, "where everybody knows your name" became well known in the 1980s when the hit show Cheers hit the airwaves. The show made us familiar with a group of bar frequenters, bartenders and employees, as well as with the bar setting of a friendly, New England based tavern.
Even those who had never stepped foot in a bar for a few drinks could tell about this bar's ambiance by explaining the show. Today, not all bars would fit the description of the Cheer's venue. There are many different types of bars that cater to several different types of crowds.
The bars that were portrayed on television series from years ago are nothing like those we have nowadays. Indeed, asking somebody today if they are into the bar scene will more than likely be met with a vacant stare. Instead, the bar is viewed as nothing more than a favorite place to go for a drink.
Nowadays, theme bars are the in thing where the type of entertainment provided together with the clientele that frequents the establishment, categorizes what type of bar it is. For example, there are so called sports bars where patrons can gather to watch various sporting events on big screen televisions. Alternatively, there are dance bars that cater for those folks who prefer to boogie the night away or singles bars where the majority of folks are free, single, and looking to meet that special someone.
While an owner cannot always control the type of customer they will draw into the bar, they most likely had a particular type in mind before opening the establishment. Those who are looking to open a karaoke bar will hope to draw in a crowd that likes to sing, while a singles bar owner will hope to bring in single folks to mingle, and to of course purchase drinks. While an establishment's crowd may tend to change over time, the initial thought when opening is normally to draw in a specific crowd.
No matter what your style is or the bar type that you enjoy frequenting, depending on where you live, you will probably be able to find one that suits your requirements. While you may not be worried about the type of entertainment that is provided, and are more focused on the drinks, others may frequent the establishment for just the entertainment or for the theme they offer. Maybe you would rather watch the embellishments of a flair bartender than dance the night away. If this is the case, then there is most likely a bar out there, with a barkeep that will serve your cocktails or your favorite drinks with panache.
Even those who had never stepped foot in a bar for a few drinks could tell about this bar's ambiance by explaining the show. Today, not all bars would fit the description of the Cheer's venue. There are many different types of bars that cater to several different types of crowds.
The bars that were portrayed on television series from years ago are nothing like those we have nowadays. Indeed, asking somebody today if they are into the bar scene will more than likely be met with a vacant stare. Instead, the bar is viewed as nothing more than a favorite place to go for a drink.
Nowadays, theme bars are the in thing where the type of entertainment provided together with the clientele that frequents the establishment, categorizes what type of bar it is. For example, there are so called sports bars where patrons can gather to watch various sporting events on big screen televisions. Alternatively, there are dance bars that cater for those folks who prefer to boogie the night away or singles bars where the majority of folks are free, single, and looking to meet that special someone.
While an owner cannot always control the type of customer they will draw into the bar, they most likely had a particular type in mind before opening the establishment. Those who are looking to open a karaoke bar will hope to draw in a crowd that likes to sing, while a singles bar owner will hope to bring in single folks to mingle, and to of course purchase drinks. While an establishment's crowd may tend to change over time, the initial thought when opening is normally to draw in a specific crowd.
No matter what your style is or the bar type that you enjoy frequenting, depending on where you live, you will probably be able to find one that suits your requirements. While you may not be worried about the type of entertainment that is provided, and are more focused on the drinks, others may frequent the establishment for just the entertainment or for the theme they offer. Maybe you would rather watch the embellishments of a flair bartender than dance the night away. If this is the case, then there is most likely a bar out there, with a barkeep that will serve your cocktails or your favorite drinks with panache.
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.