As a bartender, you are the face of the establishment that hired you. Your smile is the establishment’s smile. And just as much your frown is the establishment’s frown. What’s great about being a bartender is the fact that you are your own boss when it comes to you generating revenue for your own personal gain. Yes, the bar is your employer however it is better to view yourself as a professional contractor to the bar. You are the middle person who engages guests and sells the bars product for them. In doing so the establishment makes revenue and you receive tips. This is where how you carry yourself and come off to guests is critically important for your success. How you present yourself is very important. This takes preparation and a sense of pride in your craft.
Being prepared for your shift is the most important foundation for your GAMEFACE. Your demeanor and attitude will be reflected in your tip jar as it is your personality that sells you. A bar guest can go to one of the hundreds of bars to enjoy a drink with the same liquors that are sold abroad. It is you that they come to see not the bar or products alone. Always remember that you are selling yourself to your guests so that they have a memorable experience and want to come back to you. If you have this mindset you will go very far with your career. Here are some tips as to how to be the best guest services bartender you can be!
Main Features
- Learn about preparing for the shift
- Learn about the opening and closing bartender duties
- Learn about the various garnish preparations a bartender is responsible for.