29/07/2009 21:12:53
DeNiece
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Have fun! Love the job!
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29/07/2009 21:14:54
Arthur W.
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Don't sneak around and hire someone from another bar/club who is currently employed. If the bartender approaches you and asks about openings, then you can talk with them and the manager/owner they currently work for. Between the three of you discuss the situation and arrange a timeframe for notice (2 weeks, etc.) and then make the move. But don't go headhunting in someone else's place.
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29/07/2009 21:21:14
Suzie Q.
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Speed! The person behind the bar needs to work well under pressure while still doing a great job and putting out a quality product.
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29/07/2009 21:23:16
Nick S.
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It depends on the place. If you're at a top-notch trendy bar knowledge, experience, and speed are paramount. If you're tending at the local pub, having a good ear and talking to the regulars is key.
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17/08/2009 02:56:15
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Cleanliness!
Someone who makes sloppy drinks is someone you do not want behind your bar.
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17/08/2009 02:57:50
Smitty
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Being prepared. Make sure your manager knows what you need the most of behind the bar, as well as things as peanuts, napkins, or matches, if you keep them on the bar. Stuff like that.
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19/08/2009 00:37:08
Guest
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Make sure the person fits your establishment. For example, you wouldn't want to hire a flair bartender at a wine bar.
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19/08/2009 00:40:00
JackyBoy
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Maybe somebody's already posted this, but this site has a great job board. Click on the jobs link to the right of the forum listings, or go here:
http://www.fluidtrade.co.uk/jobsearchresults.aspx
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19/08/2009 00:43:31
A.B.
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Ask around, check references. Word of mouth means a lot.
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19/08/2009 00:47:06
Guest
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Another great place to check out is the UK Bartenders Guild:
http://www.ukbg.co.uk
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19/08/2009 00:49:06
Tom Dankins
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well, as long as we're going there, how grads from the FBA?
http://www.barflair.org
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19/08/2009 00:50:51
Guest
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Or grads/members of the IBA
http://www.iba-world.com
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19/08/2009 00:53:55
Smitty
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What about online bartending schools?
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19/08/2009 00:54:33
Guest
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What about them?
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19/08/2009 00:55:24
Smitty
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what do ppl think abt them? would u hire sum1 who graduated from 1?
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19/08/2009 00:56:35
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u mean someone not related to me that if I didn't my mom would disown me?....No way in hell. Sorry.
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21/08/2009 02:35:16
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Know your drinks. Not just the really popular ones, but the really obscure ones as well. U just can't tell what's gonna walk through the door on any night.
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21/08/2009 02:36:11
Joe Rocket
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Speed and accurracy are both important for a good barman. Specially if u work in a popular place.
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21/08/2009 02:37:17
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How about someone who's not going to rip off the register? Pocket tips? Rip off the waitresses?
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21/08/2009 02:38:08
A.B.
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I agree that honesty and professionalism are both important traits.
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