rachely Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Wanted to find out what you people think about bartending. I work for a rescruiting company right now and i am looking to get out of it...it sucks!! Going to go back to school and thinking of tending some bar...anybody here work in that industry and wouldn't mind giving me some advice?? Thanks How 'bout a job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysoulbro Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 i did for a while last year...It is alot of fun, but it depends upon where you work!!! It also is very hard work, it gets crazy sometimes, but it is good money, and everybody loves the bartender! ------------------Fatboy Slim is Fucking in Heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc420 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Originally posted by rachely:Wanted to find out what you people think about bartending. I work for a rescruiting company right now and i am looking to get out of it...it sucks!! Going to go back to school and thinking of tending some bar...anybody here work in that industry and wouldn't mind giving me some advice?? Thanks How 'bout a job!!I'm a part-time bartender...I bartend at Calico Jack's once in a while and Tammany Hall too...I going to start promoting a little Sat. night party at Tammany Hall for around 50-80 people...If you can draw people to the bar then I may be able to fit you into a bartending spot...maybe even as soon as this weekend if you are really serious about it...PM or AIM me for more info...Steve ------------------"Up all night...sleep all day."AIM - E123NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeydollaz Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 i did it for about 4 years before i started this job i am ay now .. i dont really miss it .. after 4 years i was really sick of it .. except teh $$$ was good prob better than i'm bring home now .. since it was all tax free ... where are u from ..? where do u goto school ..? ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess0621 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I am a bartender...here's a little advice for you. When you start to look at places to work at make sure you find a place that you will actually like and that the atmosphere is good. Know your stuff...a lot of the bar owners go for bartenders with experience rather than someone who just got out of a class because they like to see that you can handle people. If you are bartending by yourself make sure that you have a guy there that you can trust to stay with you....Fights will break out over the absolute dumbist shit. On average depending on the bar you should get a shift pay between $30-45. Be aware of what goes on in the bathrooms unless you are bartending at a club then who the hell cares let the bouncer take care of that. Cleavage..sad to say but true show some and give them a little smile and you'd be surprised how much of tip they might leave you. It's easier to work at a sports bar than a club for two reasons..the clean up and more tips. At clubs you have to split your tips usually between you and the other bartenders. Oh and one more thing..have a following..meaning the owners like to know that you will be able to bring people down to the establishment usually between 15-20 people is a good following. ------------------ <A HREF="/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://members.tripod.com/~gifs123/tigger.gif" TARGET=_blank>http://members.tripod.com/~gifs123/tigger.gif</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az-tec Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Scott pm me and Ill should be able to help you out. also Im doing the TAmmany Hall thing w/ NYC 420 so maybe you can do it too and we can have a sort of Udel night??-Andy------------------And Everything Will Flow....Flow....Flow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc420 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Originally posted by risa06:too funny...I was just looking through the Village Voice for a bartending job...and then this thread.......Someone told me that they (owners of the bars/clubs and...) don't really ask for your license...just experience.........is that true???.........I've never been asked for a liscense, but I'm sure it would help...Owners do look for experience, but it really depends on the bar...if it's a really nice place then you're going to have to know how to make a really good Vodka/Gin Martini...Owners at most places in the city will let you bartend as long as you get 15-20 people to come and drink during your shift...in that case you just need to know the basics...------------------"Up all night...sleep all day."AIM - E123NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risa06 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Originally posted by nyc420: I've never been asked for a liscense, but I'm sure it would help...Owners do look for experience, but it really depends on the bar...if it's a really nice place then you're going to have to know how to make a really good Vodka/Gin Martini...Owners at most places in the city will let you bartend as long as you get 15-20 people to come and drink during your shift...in that case you just need to know the basics...Thanks........... .......------------------"I don't want you to love me........" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilogoddess Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I bartended at Rain...a trendy restaurant on the upper west side for a yr. It was hard work & fun at times... I was makin mad $$$. I wound up quittin cause the other 2 bartenders were sellin yay-o & I didn't wanna be involved. Bartending isn't all that glamourous...ur serving ppl for g-d's sake...never again..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepyarn Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Yes it is true that many hotels and even some restaurants are unionized and you can earn 12-15 an hour plus tips and benefits. These are not easy jobs to get and are usually reserved for people who have chosen bartending/waitstaff as a profession. Try finding a job at a restaurant as the hours are much easier if you are in school and the money can be very reliable. Otherwise hit the pavement and find a bar willing to give you a chance. Good club jobs are hard to come by and the hours can be very long, the money can be great though if you can get in. Good luck and don't bother with bartending school. Get some books, learn what you can and pick up the rest on the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc420 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Originally posted by az-tec:Scott pm me and Ill should be able to help you out. also Im doing the TAmmany Hall thing w/ NYC 420 so maybe you can do it too and we can have a sort of Udel night??-AndyLets turn it out kid!!! ------------------"Up all night...sleep all day."AIM - E123NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petp Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 420...two of my friends bartend at calico jacks and tammany. small world definitely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az-tec Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 scott- I got your Pm.for some reasn it says you are not accepting pms from me..I have to talk to you so Im gonna call yu tonight on your cell.-Andy------------------And Everything Will Flow....Flow....Flow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugabooga Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 i heard that if you work for a hotel as a bartender then you have to be a member of a union and you get paid $18 an hour plus tips, plus benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachely Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 shugabooga..where did you hear that..has anybody else heard that too? That's pretty f'n cool if that is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachely Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 DO you need to take a class before you start bartending or is it better to just know someone. What schools would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess0621 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I never took a class. I knew my stuff from being in the restaurant industry for 2 years and well hanging out with friends at bars. Then I was just thrown into it one day and have done it for a little over a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risa06 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 too funny...I was just looking through the Village Voice for a bartending job...and then this thread.......Someone told me that they (owners of the bars/clubs and...) don't really ask for your license...just experience.........is that true???.........------------------"I don't want you to love me........" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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