True Bartenders are...
- Charismatic - you have carisma and sometimes surprise yourself with the things you say or pull off, especially behind the bar.Charisma goes a long way. If you are lacking it, you may be lacking in tips too.
- Night Owl - If you think 2am is late, try 5am! Most bartending jobs usually end at 2am or 3am, but the bartender stays until the place is cleaned up and after the guests leave...A true bartender always has a second wind for backup.
- Energetic - Nothing sucks more than a boring person serving drinks. A good bartender knows how to keep it going and coming...Always staying active and keeping watch over the guests, a good bartender never allows an empty glass at his or her bar (whether it's water, juice, or alcohol).
- Enjoys people - True bartenders have "caretaker" spirits. They naturally listen and entertain their guests with ease. The service they give to their guests makes them feel rewarded.
- Assertive - True bartenders are aware of the responsibility they have to protect people from over intoxication and harm. So being assertive is a necessary component to resisting service, settling tabs and maintaining control.
- Entrepreneurs - True bartenders are natural "hustlers." They build their clientel, establish relationships with those clients, and then capitalize off of them. Increasing their faith in your ability, you create new and innovative drink recipes and allow them to be the first to taste. Not only have you made them feel appreciated they may really like it and order the full drink. Sounds like a business to me.
- Money - "If not for the love of money." I say. True bartenders won't sugar coat it. Bartending is a guaranteed money maker. When was the last time you went out to drink and didn't tip the bartender or server? Exactly!
Bottoms up.
