Bartending!!

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Permalink Reply by Goldie Fish on May 17, 2009 at 7:32pm

i recommend looking on craigslist. some places will train u because they just want pretty girls. its the high volume restaurants and bars that will want you with experience. essentially, you have to work your way up.go to a bar and pay attention to what ppl drink the most, learn your liquors, and flavors.

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Permalink Reply by Starr on May 17, 2009 at 7:35pm

I haven't been a bartender, but I think you should get your license and get a gig at an upscale establishment. That way, you can meet ballers and then you can let them know that this is your side hustle to pay for school. You never know who's Patron shot you'll be pouring... ;)

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Permalink Reply by Charlie/Daddy's Girl on May 17, 2009 at 7:55pm

No you don't need it...learn basic drinks and some shooters, you'll be fine...

Most places just ask for experience, not bartending school...but the school does help with your speed and you learn a bit more about liquor...

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Permalink Reply by Madison on May 17, 2009 at 8:06pm

I'm sure you are not in Los Angeles most of the bartenders in the most popular restaurant/bars here are latina. Not even big breasts. And pretty slow at making drinks at that..it's a trend here?

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Permalink Reply by Boss/MadamBA on May 17, 2009 at 9:11pm

Yes I have...went to school. Before then I didn't know the difference between vodka and tequila. Most school has job placements...you are in new york so school will be cheap. Go to school...it's about two weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Devyn AKA Dominique Devereaux on May 17, 2009 at 9:23pm

Definitely think you should go to school. Bartending has a high degree of turnover so you can get in somewhere quick. They will test your drink making skills as part of your "interview" so going to school will help you in that respect. You can also bartend @ events/catered affairs for extra cash outside of whichever bar/nightclub you land at...those types of jobs will definitely be on Craigslist.

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Permalink Reply by MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on May 18, 2009 at 12:14am

I went to school, and took the course, it was pretty easy, but for most bars you don't need to know much, cuz there are a lot of "and" drinks, rum & coke, vodka & cranberry etc. That and a lot of popular drinks like incredible hulk. But for more upscale establishments, you will need to know things like a mint julip and a Tom Collins, and how to muddle a drink and make a great Martini so the class will help for more specific drinks like that. Overall the class will give you confidence and remember tits equal tips, so where a low cut top and do your thing.

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Permalink Reply by Roe on May 18, 2009 at 4:28pm

I'm a bartender and I never went to a school to become one. I started at a chain restr. so they trained me there. Now I work at bars, strip clubs, parties and events. To be honest, it's all about who you know and how fine you are. And what part of the industry you want to work in.

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Permalink Reply by doinmythugthizzle on May 18, 2009 at 9:53pm

im actually in DC & theres a pretty popular school thats in VA with tuition at $600....i just get so many mixed responses about bartending school that im still trying to figure out if its worth it

Boss/MadamBA said:

Yes I have...went to school. Before then I didn't know the difference between vodka and tequila. Most school has job placements...you are in new york so school will be cheap. Go to school...it's about two weeks.

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Permalink Reply by doinmythugthizzle on May 18, 2009 at 10:02pm

i'm aiming to work in lounges and nightclubs...how is the pay?

~Venu$*THE*Godde$$~ said:

I'm a bartender and I never went to a school to become one. I started at a chain restr. so they trained me there. Now I work at bars, strip clubs, parties and events. To be honest, it's all about who you know and how fine you are. And what part of the industry you want to work in.

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