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09-24-2003, 01:51 AM

Anyone have any batending experience here? I'm looking to get a job and there is bartending school near me......trying to decide if it is worth it or not. opinions? thanks

mylittlecivic · 09-24-2003, 02:12 AM

I havent had bartending experiences ive made italian sodas and that kind of thing but its fun Ive thought about going to bartending school so let me know how it goes.

Racing Rice · 09-24-2003, 08:08 AM

My Aunt and Uncle do it on the side for weddings, and such. They make some pretty good cheese. I think it would be pretty fun, Id work with them if it wasnt such a drive to get down there. Depending on where you Tend at, you can make some mad cash.

09-24-2003, 09:37 AM

I haven't.

My best friend has been bartending for a few years now, though. He's in a hick resort town in GA, though, so it's a little different than the average downtown bar kinda gig.

For him, he didn't need any bartending experience whatsoever. Of course we used to drink a lot, so he was already versed with a number of drinks, he learned the others on the spot. They don't do anything fancy like put on a little show while making it (can anybody say Coctail?), just a drink that tastes good.

I could see that in a higher pressure place like a downtown bar with a bigger crowd some schooling could be useful, but for a laid back small crowd bar I think you're probably fine without it.
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Whiteclipse99 · 09-24-2003, 10:53 AM

I haven't had any bartending experience, but I would love to bartend. I was thinking of taking some classes. They always have ads in the employment section of the paper for bartending classes and they even help you with job placement. I haven't looked into it yet. I saw a guy on Fear Factor the other night whose occupation was performance bartending. (think Tom Cruise in Cocktail) I think that would be a lot of fun! Although I'd prefer do to it Coyote Ugly style.

hehe

*ChrisCantSkate* · 09-24-2003, 11:16 AM

i did it last summer, but i didnt goto school for it

autocrossthugg · 09-24-2003, 12:22 PM

bartending is not a bad gig, but you do have to deal with some drunk a-holes. the money is not bad, if you get the right gig. Good Luck in what ever you do.

ebpda9 · 09-24-2003, 12:48 PM

heh, i know a lot of ppl that do bar tending and they say the cash flow is pretty good, but i never did it. i had another job that tipped pretty well but i quit it last week

a96710 · 09-24-2003, 09:09 PM

I did it for 5-6 months. One thing I couldn't stand was smellin like cigarette smoke after I was done. it was good $$ though. I didn't go to any school, we use to own a restaurant, now my cousin owns it and he let me work there on weekends.

09-24-2003, 01:51 AM	#1
PoleMan14 Posts: n/a	Bartending? Anyone have any batending experience here? I'm looking to get a job and there is bartending school near me......trying to decide if it is worth it or not. opinions? thanks

09-24-2003, 08:08 AM	#3
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	My Aunt and Uncle do it on the side for weddings, and such. They make some pretty good cheese. I think it would be pretty fun, Id work with them if it wasnt such a drive to get down there. Depending on where you Tend at, you can make some mad cash. __________________ Racing Rice

09-24-2003, 10:53 AM	#5
Whiteclipse99 4th Gear Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: York, Pa Age: 45 Posts: 952	I haven't had any bartending experience, but I would love to bartend. I was thinking of taking some classes. They always have ads in the employment section of the paper for bartending classes and they even help you with job placement. I haven't looked into it yet. I saw a guy on Fear Factor the other night whose occupation was performance bartending. (think Tom Cruise in Cocktail) I think that would be a lot of fun! Although I'd prefer do to it Coyote Ugly style. hehe __________________ Don't smoke too much, drink too much, eat too much or work too much. We're all on the road to the grave -- but there's no need to be in the passing lane. -- Robert Orben Last edited by Whiteclipse99 : 09-24-2003 at 12:12 PM.

09-24-2003, 11:16 AM	#6
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	i did it last summer, but i didnt goto school for it __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

09-24-2003, 12:22 PM	#7
autocrossthugg 2nd Gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: McKinleyville CA. Age: 60 Posts: 205	bartending is not a bad gig, but you do have to deal with some drunk a-holes. the money is not bad, if you get the right gig. Good Luck in what ever you do. __________________ Ground Control Coil-overs Eibach springs Tokico Struts(Illumina front & HD rear) Suspension Techniques Anti-Sway Bars (f&r) SPC Camber Kits (f&r) Front Upper Strut Bar Rear Lower Bar Borbet Type B rims w/Falken Azenis for autocross Kosei K-1 rims w/Yokohama AVS-ES100 for street 3-point Sparco Harness

09-24-2003, 09:37 AM	#4
spoogenet Posts: n/a	I haven't. My best friend has been bartending for a few years now, though. He's in a hick resort town in GA, though, so it's a little different than the average downtown bar kinda gig. For him, he didn't need any bartending experience whatsoever. Of course we used to drink a lot, so he was already versed with a number of drinks, he learned the others on the spot. They don't do anything fancy like put on a little show while making it (can anybody say Coctail?), just a drink that tastes good. I could see that in a higher pressure place like a downtown bar with a bigger crowd some schooling could be useful, but for a laid back small crowd bar I think you're probably fine without it. b

09-24-2003, 12:48 PM	#8
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 45 Posts: 17,266	heh, i know a lot of ppl that do bar tending and they say the cash flow is pretty good, but i never did it. i had another job that tipped pretty well but i quit it last week __________________

09-24-2003, 09:09 PM	#9
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 44 Posts: 1,454	I did it for 5-6 months. One thing I couldn't stand was smellin like cigarette smoke after I was done. it was good $$ though. I didn't go to any school, we use to own a restaurant, now my cousin owns it and he let me work there on weekends.

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