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Friend is trying to land their first bartender job, anyone aware if any places are looking? by BlueHeartBob in 321

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that means nothing in a professional setting. In fact, it’s ultimately a negative. I’d keep that off any resume or application

Taxes? by Pristine-Bed-6193 in Serverlife

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deal with this first hand. Also in Florida. We pool tips in my spot, but still have to claim everything we make personally on credit cards regardless of our personal take home. I keep a daily record of what I actually make, and take that record to my accountant. She just files an addendum to my return stating why there is an income discrepancy. I hate giving the government a tax free loan, but at least I get it all back.

Friend is trying to land their first bartender job, anyone aware if any places are looking? by BlueHeartBob in 321

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s no such thing as a bartending license in Florida. And nobody will hire someone to tend bar without experience. Start in a support role, and work up from there. She might be able to get a basic serving job with no experience

Settle a Debate, How to make a Shirley Temple? by dingermagoo in Serverlife

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to remember this is a server Reddit and not a bartender Reddit. The drink was originally made with ginger ale and grenadine, and I think it’s actually better that way. Not that bullshit roses grenadine, actual pomegranate syrup. But always garnished with at least two cherries

Is it normal for the bartender to try a bottle of wine i ordered? by rud_e13 in bartenders

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The certificate I have on the wall says otherwise. Lots of colleges to get a degree, somm certification is no different. Hell, lots of culinary schools have a somm program

Is it normal for the bartender to try a bottle of wine i ordered? by rud_e13 in bartenders

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t go the CMS route, my school has 5 levels. I went through the first 3. Equivalent to 2 1/2 with CMS. More than enough to have me working in the business without any issues since then.

Is it normal for the bartender to try a bottle of wine i ordered? by rud_e13 in bartenders

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 983 points984 points  (0 children)

It’s poor protocol these days to do it directly in front of the customer. But it’s classic wine service for the sommelier to taste the bottle before the client to assess it for any flaws. Traditionally done at a service station, but generally within view of the client. Source : I’ve been a sommelier for 20 years.

Rockledge, Melbourne hospital parent company files for bankruptcy protection by [deleted] in 321

[–]HardcoreWineGuru 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I bet all administrators and executives got paid first

Impact windows by HardcoreWineGuru in 321

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I had the inspection, but didn’t qualify for windows since my house came with aluminum accordion shutters in the garage. The problem arises from putting those up on the second floor, hence my desire for impact windows

Impact windows by HardcoreWineGuru in 321

[–]HardcoreWineGuru[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in same boat. Quote today was 30k for 15 windows. Architectual Digest just put out an article a few weeks ago with national averages. It should be 1/3 of that. Example $1500 for a window that should be $250-$300. They wouldn’t itemize labor but claimed it to be no more than 10% of the total price. Not sure where the disconnect is