Bartender

Bartender are responsible for mixing and serving drinks for customers. They typically work at bars, restaurants, or other liquor-licensed establishments.

They will also possess a positive attitude, and will have a willingness to give their best and constantly learn new skills.

They will possess confidence, attitude and personality, but always have respect for customers, fellow staff and their venue.
Ultimately, they are the face of your business.

As a Bartender dealing with a guest you have never met before, you must never appear surly or agitated, no matter what has happened in your personal life.

A sincere hello must always be offered, remember: the money the customer spends pays your wage.

What are five drinks every Bartender should know?

Before a Bartender steps behind any bar, he or she will need to know how to make certain classic cocktails, such as the Martini, the Black Russian, the Old Fashioned, the Margarita, and the Whiskey Sour.

most importantly they don’t just follow a recipe; they understand how the bases, bitters, liqueurs and syrups mingle and can create their own cocktails.

Five Types of Personalities:

The Hot Bartender – the top earner at his or her establishment, they trades on a winning smile and good looks to earn big bucks from patrons.

The Bouncer – Bouncer are the order keepers of the bar.

The Mixologist –

• The Mixologist is the artist scientist of the bar and where drink quality is key.
• They’re probably the very best in the bar at making top quality drinks and are always experimenting with new things or new twists on familiar favorites.
• The Mixologist is an valuable player in the bar.
• The Salesman – The Salesman builds a great rapport with the customers.
  The Party Machine

Types of Skills:

Memory –Bartenders need to have good short-term (very important for remembering and keeping track of each customer’s order. ) and Long-term (helps you remember the names of regular customers and even their favorite drinks.) memory

Communication – Communication is critical for bartenders. so, You have to speak with customers throughout your shift, and you will need to do so loudly and clearly while also maintaining a pleasant tone. also You need to listen carefully to your customers’ orders.

Organization – They are often busy running the bar and serving multiple customers. Therefore, a bartender keeps close track of who ordered what, who paid, and who is still waiting for a drink.

Friendly –They greets every customer with a hello and a smile, even if he or she cannot serve the customer right away.