25/07/2009 23:29:38
Smitty
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What makes a good bartender? How do you go about hiring or promoting one? Is it better to promote within the ranks or hire from the outside? I need some help!
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25/07/2009 23:33:17
Leslie Andrews
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I go with the word-of-mouth-method. I ask around to see if anyone knows of anyone that might want a job, and then check around to see if others have heard about this person and see what they thought of them.
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25/07/2009 23:34:35
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Don't take out an ad in the newspaper; you'll get tons of peopel without experience that aren't serious. Industry trade ads are teh best if u feel the need tho
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28/07/2009 19:53:06
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Besides having a great drink KB, a great bartender needs to be an ambassador for the establishment. He/she needs to play by the house rules, be polite, and help keep the peace.
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28/07/2009 19:55:04
A.B.
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They have to have an outgoing personality. They have to be able to recognize when a patron needs another drink as well as when they've had enough. Being a "people person" doesn't hurt either. Being able to converse with the clientele, remember regulars' drinks, and make people feel welcome will keep customers coming back. Anybody can make a drink, it takes someone special to work the crowd.
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28/07/2009 19:56:45
KellyP.
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High energy, bubbly personality. Being easy on the eyes is a bonus too.
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28/07/2009 19:59:34
Joe Rocket
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"Easy on the eyes"? Does anyone say that anymore? 
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28/07/2009 20:01:09
KellyP.
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Well...I do!
Geeze, sorry for being out-o-date!
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28/07/2009 20:03:46
Joe Rocket
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Oh-Kay! You just keep sayin' it if it makes you fell good!
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28/07/2009 20:04:47
KellyP.
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Oh-Kay! I will!
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28/07/2009 20:05:48
A.B.
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*ding ding* OK u 2, to your respective corners...
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28/07/2009 20:07:13
Joe Rocket
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Hey, I'm fine. I just had a linguistic question...
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28/07/2009 20:08:13
KellyP.
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Me 2; I simply answered his inquiry... 
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28/07/2009 20:09:06
A.B.
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OK, shake hands n make up...
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28/07/2009 20:09:54
Joe Rocket
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Done.
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28/07/2009 20:11:01
KellyP.
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No problem.
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28/07/2009 20:12:13
A.B.
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Now, we should take our great problem solving skills on the road, and show these politicians and such how to fix things!
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28/07/2009 20:48:33
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Wow...
OK, how about one who makes great eye contact. That makes customers feel important, keep them coming back.
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28/07/2009 20:52:04
JenniferB.
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Oh yeah, all the above and to be a great listener. Combine that w/the good drinks and good eye contact, and you've got the beginnings of a successful bartender.
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29/07/2009 21:11:46
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Yep, I think people skills are the number one qualification for a good bartender. You've got to be able to relate to the customers and make them feel welcome.
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