So – you are planning to work and travel, or you’re backpacking in a remote country and are thinking about bartending for work? Here are some tips that might help. Have copies of your resume prepared. Make sure you have your resume prepared before you travel. Make sure you have a copy to give away to each establishment you visit – you might want to visit an Internet cafe or a … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: How To Gain The Advantage Over Other Bar Job Applications
Listed below are some general tips that may give you an advantage over other applicants, or may strengthen your application if you are dropping your resume into venues (this is called ‘cold calling’). Hire For Attitude, Train For Skill A mantra used by many managers in the hospitality industry is to ‘hire for attitude, and train for skill’. To elaborate, an inexperienced … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: Basic Drink And Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail Recipes Amaretto Sour: Add 60ml Amaretto, 15ml sugar syrup, 30ml lemon juice, egg white to boston. Add ice, shake heavily. Fill rocks glass with ice. Strain mix over ice. Garnish with lemon peel and cherry. Apple Martini: Add 30ml apple liqueur, 30ml vodka, 15 ml lime juice, 15ml sugar syrup, 30ml cloudy apple juice to boston glass. Add ice, shake and double strain … [Read more...]
Bartender Resources: Basic Bartending Terminology & Procedures
Serving A Short Drink Fill short glass (also known as a rocks glass) with ice, add one standard measurement of spirit and add mixer. Do not fill completely to top – leave approx. half finger-width free (to prevent spillage). Serving A Long Drink Fill tall glass (also known as a hi-ball) with ice, add one standard measurement of spirit and add mixer. Do not fill completely to … [Read more...]
Bartender Resources: What You Need To Know If You Want To Work In A Cocktail Bar
If you are looking for bar work in a cocktail bar, you’ll need to have medium to advanced skills as a bartender. If you’re new to the game, it’s probably not the best idea to start in a cocktail bar – you need to learn the basics (alongside bar etiquette, cocktail recipes and other customary procedures) before you’ll confidently hold yourself in a cocktail bar. Applying for … [Read more...]
