In order for the bar to be efficient and successful, one must secure all the basic wines, liquors and spirits and with the right equipment, your bar will surely succeed. There are many different things you, as the bartender, can remember to do each time you are bartending that could really help with improving your bartending skills, which in return your income will also improve because the happier the customers, and that means more money in your pocket. Some of the things you should already know as a bartender is of course, how to make the drinks, no matter how crazy the drinks sound, if it is what the customer wants, give it to them, and make them happy. Your bar should look nice at all times, keep the counters wiped down, empty ashtrays constantly, give refills, even without requests and always remember to communicate with the customers, make them feel as if you have known them for years.
If you have ever really watched a bartender at work then you will notice that it takes a lot of concentration to deal with multiple orders for beers wine, and cocktails, while maintaining a good level of customer service and making sure the crowds happy as well as keeping the bar area tidy, multitasking of the magnitude takes more skill that you would imagine. One of the ways a bartender can work faster is by coming up with ways to get the alcohol and the mixers into the glasses quicker. Remember customers names and welcome them, using their names, the next time they visit.
Everyone loves getting drinks from someone that is kind to the eyes. Upselling helps increase the bar's profits by having the bartender suggest upgrades to premium liquors, try more expensive mixed drinks or introduce them to new brands of higher margin liquor. Give the birthday customer a free shot.
The bartending career can bring about lots of money. Lastly, hygiene and sanitation is very important for all bartenders.
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