Monthly Archives: August 2011
Do you think I should take a barback job if I want to become a bartender? Dave, Los Angeles CA
This is one of the questions I get asked the most from people looking to break into the bar business. A lot of people still think, if they want to become a bartender they have to first become a barback … Read More
Beware of Bartender Burnout
Congrats! You finally got the job you always wanted behind the bar. The bar manager gave you a shot and everything is going great. Your learning at a rapid pace and the customers and fellow staff think your great. The … Read More
How to be Great Bartender #6 (Be nice to your barback)
Be Nice to the Barback The barback in any bar is a lifeline to the bartender. Without the barback, bartenders make less money and that in turn makes the barback less money. It is a true synergistic relationship but at … Read More
How To Be a Great Bartender #5
I came across this article a few months ago and figured it was worth sharing. It seems this bartender in New York City thought it was really cool to set a bar on fire to wow his customers. He was … Read More
