Bartending?Words of advice...?

I just got TABC certified today and will start searching bars for employment. I dont drink but I dont care when other people drink. My parents are a little upset that I'm doing this, but I'm really only doing it for the money because my husband and I need it. What should I say to my parents to let them know I'll be okay? Also, what are some things I should expect while bartending? How should I dress when looking for a job at a bar? Thanks in advance for all your answers!Bartending?Words of advice...?
i would suggest bartending at a restaurant that has a bar, rather than an actual bar. you will still be able to make great money, and your bar guests will be expected to keep it friendly. less fights, and such to deal with. and your parents will prob be more understanding of a restaurant bar. i notice you said tabc, so you are from texas, will you be in a dry county? if so you will have to deal with unicards, or some other type of membership, which is a hassel. as a bartender, expect to hear everything but act like you heard nothing. people have the most bizarre conversations in public. you will have to deal with some tough customers, but you will also have regulars who you will love, and they will help you out if theres a bar fight, because regulars tend to try to protect their bartender and their bar. hope i helped!Bartending?Words of advice...?
Hey Kid! Congratulations with the TABC, Cert. Parents are going to be parents about these kind of things, no matter where you live, unless they are barflies themselves.


I would try for the ';O'; club on base. It's a lot classier than the Non-Com club on base. Of course the advantage to both is you don't have to leave the base, if you have on-base housing. Officers in general, are more likely to behave (accept for the pilots, who tend to be jerks no matter what branch they serve in) and will impress your parents. It might even help your husbands career. Dress is conservative, so wear a womans suit to the interview.
I would dress in a casual dress attire. Unless you are job searching in very upscale places then dress in casual business attire. I was a bartender part time to earn extra income and I was fine. I would suggest looking for a restaurant/bars so you are not alone in a bar at night. Plus bars in restaurants usually close with in an hour of dining room so you will not be out until 4:00am.
depends on the place you work for, if its upscale more than likely it will be laid back atmosphere full of the rich and broke pretending to be well off, if its a place where a lot of college kids drink expect it to crazy as hell some nights, like fights, someone passes out, screaming, yelling, guys hitting on you, well you should expect that from any bar you work at. since you've never worked as a bartender, get ready to see a whole different world of people come your way...good luck
you have to show them you are confident and know your drinks. lie even to them to get the job even if your not so sure bout something they require.cuz even if you dont know you will have to.they dont tell you tips.so you have to watch


and pick up fast.





the good side is you can relax n talk with new people.free drinks and tips too :D
o. ok. i just started bartending a few months ago... its fun. flirt alot. be social (u get more and bigger tips that way). dress cute for attention, but not slutty... and dress appropriate for your age. thats how i do it.
It depends on the type of bar it is. If it gets busy - be prepared to work your butt off. Going to a bartending school is nothing like 'real life' behind the bar. When you are in class nobody is drinking, fighting, hitting on you etc. Bartending isn't just looking cute and pouring a drink - it's never like is was in ';Coyote Ugly';. You have to lug cases of alchohol, beer, buckets of ice and sometimes kegs and be prepared to be met with a lot of thirsty people all at the same time.


Someones suggestions of working in a 'behind the scenes' restaurant bar is a good suggestion, but if you aren't in a place with a lot of big, busy restaurants, most place don't just have a bar for dinner patrons only - or the bar staff swaps nights working in the regular bar for the back bar.


I have worked some really rough joints and classy places and one thing remains the same. A mean drunk is a mean drunk no matter their walk in life. Be prepared to meet a few and if your lucky - really lucky - you will have a bouncer.


Wearing a short skirt helps with the tips.


I don't have any advice on what to tell your parents. I got into bartending because I liked to drink and the camaraderie. I needed to leave for the same reasons. Too much drinking and too much camaraderie.


My gut tells me you won't last long in this industry - sorry. You need to also gel with the customers and be a good listener. If you are only doing it for the money your boss and your customers will know it.