Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Guidelines For Good Bartending San Diego

By Essie Osborn


A bartending job really requires an individual with a good attitude and can relate well with people. A lot of people starting out in this career get frustrated especially if they are not naturally friendly or are not comfortable around people among other reasons. This article therefore provides some guidelines for good bartending San Diego to help people in such situations and enable them start enjoying their jobs.

First, one ought to be knowledgeable. Whether one attended a bartending school or was trained while on job, the individual should be aware of all the drinks he serves. Other than this the individual should take an extra step of learning the different recipes of drinks. This way the individual might be able to make good cocktails that will attract clients to the bar.

An individual should also be aware of the different glasses used in a bar to serve drinks. There are certain drinks that cannot just be poured in any glass. There are glasses made for them. For example, frosted drinks are served in frosted glasses while there are chilled glasses for chilled drinks. This is not to say that the normal glasses cannot be used to serve drinks. But when the specific glasses are available, one should use them.

The other good feature that one should ensure is cleanliness. All glassware that has been used must be washed well and placed on a rack to dry. Those glasses and other utensils that have not been used should be stored well in the cabinets. As for the used beer bottles they should be stored well. Any preparation surface must be cleaned after use as well as other surfaces.

As for the floor area, it should always be washed before a business opens daily and in case of spills, they should be wiped off immediately. The bar should also be arranged well and stools straightened always after a client leaves. The tables should also be wiped immediately after clients leave or after spills.

Another important aspect that a bartender must always ensure is personal grooming. This starts all the way from the head to the feet. The hair should be well combed, fresh clean clothes worn daily and also persons should shower daily. An individual should also ensure to wash hands when from a toilet and also before handling drinks. Clients enjoy being served with a presentable professional.

An individual should ensure to offer prompt service always. Customers get annoyed when their orders are delayed. This means that as a bartender, one ought to be fast and smart not forgetting what one has ordered even when orders are overwhelming. This means that one has to have a strong memory. Since a person will be handling money also, a sharp memory will mean not giving the wrong change.

Combing all the above aspects together with a good attitude and great interpersonal skills will see one go far in this job. The bartender should relate well with his co workers and also clients. Also such a person should practice honesty at all times especially when dealing with money. This is because dishonesty will lead to one getting fired eventually.




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