If you are interviewing for a position as a bartender, there are some things you should be aware of to make sure the job is right for you. This will prevent you from hiring candidates who only care about the money or don't know what they are getting into.
The first thing you should do is research the bar or restaurant you are interviewing for, so that you know exactly what they do and how they do it. This will give you a sense of the culture and how it works for your personality type. If you think this job is right for you, then you can ask questions that will demonstrate your enthusiasm and show how you are able to fit in with the culture.
You can also use this as a chance to talk about why you want to be a bartender and what makes it a fun career for you. This will convince the interviewer that you are not only interested in the job due to the pay but also because you truly love the career and are eager to learn.
Another important question to ask the bartender is if they have any experience serving food. This will let the bartender know that you are confident with your ability to manage food orders and have worked with food and drinks before. This is also a great way of letting the bartender know you care about the job.
Telling your interviewer about a time you worked with others to solve a problem is a great way to demonstrate that you are a team player. This will allow the bartender to see your strong interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.
It is crucial that you can respond quickly to customers who are rude or not being polite. Bartenders must be able assess whether customers are acting in inappropriate ways and respond accordingly without angering or offending.
This question is great because it lets you gauge how the bartender will respond to a customer who is in conflict. It will give you an opportunity to see how they deal in confrontations with customers. You can also find out what their approach is towards bartenders who are late to work.
Additionally, this question will help you gauge how a bartender would react to a customer trying to force them to serve them a drink that is too sweet or too strong. This is a great question to ask the bartender how they will handle situations that could lead to them losing their reputation and costing them money.
This question will help to decide how a bartender handles minors at the bar. Some states have laws that allow minors to be ticketed and fined. It's important that you find a bartender with a high level of awareness.
FAQ
What is the best drink for a girl to order at a bar?
Old-fashioneds are the best drinks for girls in bars. It's made with whiskey water, sugar, and even ice.
The old-fashioned was invented by Thomas Handy in 1876. He called his creation after a favorite horse race he used to run on Long Island.
What makes a martini so delicious?
A martini is considered to be the ultimate cocktail. It is the simplest drink, but it also has the most complex flavour. It is equal parts gin & vermouth.
Gin is distilled from fermented juniper berries and is known for being refreshingly smooth. Vermouth, a fortified wine made with herbs like wormwood (or gentian), is called vermouth. Together, these two liquids give you a delicious combination of sweet and sour flavors.
Why is a cocktail sometimes called "a martini?"
When Americans began to drink more alcohol, in the early 1900s, any drink containing alcohol was called a "martini". The term became synonymous with a type of martini made with dry vermouth, rather than sweet vermouth.
What is the difference in a Manhattan and a martini, exactly?
To make a martini, you add gin to vermouth. A Manhattan is made by adding whiskey to sweet vermouth. Both drinks can also be served chilled.
What are we supposed to say when someone orders "dirty" martinis?
A dirty martini refers to a martini that is served with extra olives.
Why are there so many types of ice cubes available?
Ice cubes come in different shapes and sizes. They are used to cool beverages and add flavor. For example, crushed ice is used to make daiquiris, while cubed ice is used to make margaritas.
Statistics
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita home
A common cocktail is made with tequila, Cointreau (sweet orange liqueur), fresh lime juice and Cointreau (tequila). To enhance the flavor, you can add salt, sugar and bitters, cinnamon sticks or chocolate syrup.
Here are the steps to making your own.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon stick
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a glass. Add a slice of lime to garnish, if desired.
You can also use this recipe as a template for other types of alcohols, such as:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas