The 3 Biggest Lies Of Bartending

By: Jeremy Sherk

In my time as a bartender, I’ve come across what I like to call the “3 Biggest Lies of Bartending”.

A long time ago before I set foot into this industry, I was convinced by others that the following were “requirements” in order to become a successful bartender.

Well, I’ve had great success in this industry as a bartender, and let me tell you, I got there without any of the so called “requirements”listed below, and you can too.

So here they are…

Bartending Lie #1 – You need to know hundreds of drink recipes to be a great bartender.

Nothing could be further from the truth! I make the same twenty drinks every night at the nightclub I currently work.

Sure, there are drinks other than those twenty that get requested once in awhile… but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

…if I get “stumped”, I’ll ask the bartender I’m working with, look it up in the recipe guide, or ask the customer.

Yeah, that’s right, if all else fails, ASK THE CUSTOMER how to make it. There’s no need to have an ego around this. If the customer doesn’t know, I’ll try and narrow down a color/flavor and make them one of my specialties. (which they end up liking better anyway)

No matter what type of establishment you work or want to work at, they’ll have a base of twenty or so drinks that are asked for, not hundreds.

Sure, it’s nice to have a some killer drink recipes up your sleeve when someone asks “make me something good”. But you don’t have to know hundreds of drinks before you step behind the wood. There’s no need to numb your brain studying recipe books in order to become a money-making bartender.

Bartending Lie #2 – You need a Bartending “Certificate” or “License” to bartend.

I’m not sure where this concept came into existence (although it sure benefits bartending schools). But there is absolutely, positively NO LAW that requires you to have a license or certificate to bartend.

Now, many states and provinces require an alcohol awareness certification to ensure responsible service. But this is required by all service staff in the industry and is issued by the government for a fraction of the cost of a bartending school tuition.

I’ve got nothing against bartending schools, they are a great way to get your foot in the door and get confident behind the bar… but their “certificates” aren’t mandatory in order to bartend.

Bartending Lie #3 – You need to “pay your dues” and work as a bar back for years in order to bartend at a hot spot raking in the big bucks.

This is absolute bull! I know so many bartenders that got behind the bar faster than you can imagine… including myself.

If you think it takes years, it will take you years. If you believe there’s a better and faster way, you’ll find one. Either way, you’ll prove yourself right.

If you’re looking for proven strategies for landing your dream job as fast and easy as possible, then check out my highly acclaimed Bartending Secrets Exposed program.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, saying you’d like to become a bartender “someday”. Then I hope the truth revealed here will inspire you to get up and get going to make it happen.

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Proven Job Interview Techniques To Seal The Deal And Land Your Dream Job Bartending

By: Jeremy Sherk

Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart is beating so fast it feels like it’s going to pop out of your chest!

Sound familiar?

Just a common case of interview anxiety. For most people, interviews are very uncomfortable. The mere thought of them causes anxiety and nervousness… and this is the last impression you want to give a bar manager during an interview!

The competition is fierce in this industry, so why do you always “bomb” during the interview?

You probably walk out of them and think of all the things you could’ve said, how you could’ve answered certain questions, but this doesn’t matter, it’s how you perform during the interview that gets you the job.

There’s already enough things out of your control that you’re competing with, so why work against yourself?

Let me show you how to be in your full power during the interview, so that scoring your dream job and leaving the competition in the dust comes easily and effortlessly to you!

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Dress The Part
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Dress as though you already work there, give the interviewer a rock solid visual of what you’d look like behind the bar… this makes it more probable that they’d consider you for the job.

Remember also that this is the service industry. Unless you are applying to a five star hotel, there’s no reason to show up in a suit and tie for the interview. This is trying too hard. Wear the same type of attire the employees wear.

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Breathe
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Before the interview, take a few nice, deep breaths to calm and relax yourself. This helps get oxygen to your brain and also releases tension. It can be a painful process to be seated and waiting to be interviewed by the employer, this will ease that pain and clear your head so you can “knock ‘em dead”.

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Make Eye Contact
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If you can’t bring yourself to make eye contact with the interviewer, you can forget about getting the job.

When being asked a question, if your eyes look to the floor or to the side when answering it gives the impression you’re not telling the truth for starters, and it also represents a lack of confidence, which isn’t something you find among good bartenders.

Look the person in the eye when speaking and more importantly, when listening. This is easier said then done if you’re in the habit of not doing it, becoming aware of it is all takes.

A nice, firm, handshake gives an excellent first impression.

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Firm Handshake
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Be conscious of your handshake. I cannot stress this enough! A weak handshake gives a terrible first impression of you. Again, as with poor eye contact, it represents a lack of confidence. This is not what you want to do to kick start the interview.

A nice, firm, handshake gives an excellent first impression and will start the interview off on a strong note. No matter what you have to do, remember to do this.

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Act As If
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There’s no better remedy out there than “acting as if”. Act as if you are the best bartender in the world. Walk into the interview with that attitude and you’ll be surprised at the kind of energy you feel and the outlook you have.

You’ll tap into raw genius that you never thought you had. You’ll answer questions and give the interviewer exactly what they want to hear.

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Be Direct
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I hardly ever watch TV, but one show I simply cannot miss is The Apprentice. I make it a point to watch this show. I mean, how often do you get see a billionaire in action? Being able to see the behavior and demeanor of Donald Trump is my sole reason for tuning in.

One thing he preaches in his books and practices in his life is being direct. This is a must during a job interview!

The opposite, rambling and excessive talking, is a sign of nervousness so avoid it at all costs. A lot of people actually are nervous during the interview so rambling is a common thing. But when you are as direct and to-the-point as possible, this reflects self-confidence and certainty, when you do this you will stand out above and beyond every other applicant.

Do not confuse “direct” with “rude”. When answering a question, tell the interview exactly what they need to know, without a life story which only you care about.

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You Ask
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This may sound like a shock to you, but it’s not the interviewer that should be asking all the questions during an interview. The way you want to approach an interview is… you are interviewing them!

By doing this, you may find that they’re not the best place to work for after all. You may find out it’s not a good fit for you.

For example, the requirement may be for you to pool your tips after each shift. A definite thing to avoid in a potential employer! I explain this, along with everything else you must avoid when “screening” employers in Bartending Secrets Exposed.

Have a written list of questions to ask the interviewer. The one who asks the questions is in control, this is not to say to not let them ask you any questions, but have some of your own to balance things out.

When you have questions for the interviewer and you get them talking, they’ll love you for it! People love to talk about themselves and if you can do that you’re scoring huge points and establishing a connection. Believe me, it works.

Some not so obvious examples that will impress the interviewer are:

What sort of staff training is in place here?

How long have you been employed here?

What is the nightly sales record in this bar?

Do you allow low-risk, controlled flair bartending?

What is the turnover like in this establishment?

What’s stopping you from hiring me today?

Will you allow me one unpaid shift to prove myself?

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Have Some Class
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Avoid doing what so many people out there do, which is only think about themselves.

What do I mean by this?

I’m talking about the kind of person who walks into the interview and starts asking about pay and vacation time right from the get go.

These questions are focused solely on what’s in it for YOU. You don’t want to do that. Show some class and character by asking about those types of things towards the end of the interview.

You should start by asking questions about the actual job and how you can best service THEM as an employee. i.e. What you’ll be required to do for them, what sort of training is in place, how many shifts will you be able to work etc.

I hope this article gave you some good ideas and gets you thinking about what you can do better to score the bartending job of your dreams!

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The author of this article, Jeremy Sherk, is an expert, world-class bartender who has helped thousands of bartenders land their dream job and explode their level of cash tips.

Rather than hitting your head against a brick wall trying to succeed on your own, let him take you by the hand and show you exactly how to land the bartending job of your dreams making hundreds in cash per night! 100% Guaranteed! Click here now for all the details!

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