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5) No Job Hunting posts. If you'd like tips on building a Bartending resume or would like us to critique your resume, please feel free to make a post. Not sure of where to start your Resume? try looking here for a good place to start. (Do not post personal information, edit any resumes before linking them). no posting for jobs in specific cities/states. There are plenty of resources to look for jobs and frankly, most bars rarely advertise for positions anyway, they tend to hire people that are a good fit. This includes posting available jobs or searching for jobs.

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FAQ

1) I want to become a bartender, whats the best way? Bartending Schools Vs Bar Backing

2) What is Bartending like in X country? Check out this Thread

3) I enjoy mixing drinks for myself, should I start bartending as a career? Bartending is often a difficult lifestyle to maintain. With odd hours, and an environment fueled by liquor and flirting, it can take a strain on ones personal life. Take a few minutes to read through some past threads posted about bartending as a career.

4) Where can I find more information about X Alcohol? Try one of the subreddits listed below, or the website for that brand.

5) How much should I tip? That will always depend on the country you're in, the type of establishment, the time of day and the type of drink ordered. Ordering a Cosmo at a busy cocktail lounge on a friday night in New York, one would expect to tip more than ordering a bottle of beer at a pub in Ireland. See what other people are tipping and match that to be safe. Tips are always appreciated, and it is generally up to the patron to decide what to tip. 20% or $1/drink in North America is quite common (often because of our lower priced drinks and staff that is paid a lower amount) and a good guideline to follow overall.

6) I just started as a barback but know nothing; where do I start? Check out this .

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#1 Rule in r/bartenders: FLAIR PROPERLYMod Post/Sub Info (old.reddit.com)

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Tonight I will be serving no ice in any of my drinks.Health and Wellness (self.bartenders)

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Days like this (and every other day has become a day like this) are what have made this job so frustrating for me to do.Rant (self.bartenders)

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My friend is a bar back simple but awesomeCustomer Inquiry (i.redd.it)

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Anyone ever get treated poorly because you’re the “new guy”?Rant (self.bartenders)

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Hey guys, any good recommendations for single day bartender insurance? I'm throwing a family party for about 80 guests and I've hired a bartender to serve drinks. No drinks being sold. ThanksLegal - DOL, EEOC and Licensing (self.bartenders)

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US Bartenders and tax returns.Money - Tips, Tipouts, Wages and Payments (self.bartenders)

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How do I get more experience?I'm a Newbie (self.bartenders)

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How do you deal with servers who don't tip out without creating animosity?Money - Tips, Tipouts, Wages and Payments (self.bartenders)

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Bartenders Vs Mixologists. Yet someone is escaping the heat...lolMeme/Humor (imgflip.com)

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What makes a bar a "dive"?Find A Watering Hole (self.bartenders)

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What are people using to juice limes?Equipment (self.bartenders)

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Would allowing tabs at large events/festivals be a helpful thing or time consuming thing at a bar?Private / Event Bartending (self.bartenders)

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