Self-doubt has always been my biggest flaw. Watching your videos has given me a lot of courage and confidence. With that said, I have applied to P.F. Chang's. Wish me luck!
I got a job at a high volume nightclub with no experience. The owner knew me because I was a a regular and wanted me to work for him. At the time I was working as a hotel housekeeper. 3 months later I'm doing really good though i still need to work on getting faster. I been working on this by keeping the rack organized. Most people want basic drinks just to get drunk so I know how to make most of the drinks asked. I love it when its busy.n its Better money then I ever made before(:
My first bartending job I got was at a national park, hired sight unseen, and was given 3 free meals, housing, $12 an hour, tips and full benefits. We were a simple saloon in the Mojave slow as shit, but really helped me learn the ropes in a controlled environment. Cannot recommend the seasonal resort circuit enough.
Hi!!! I’ve been watching for a few months. I got a bartending job at a gay club in Long Beach, Ca. My first time ever in the service industry and WOW. Awesome, fun environment. I’ve been closing three nights a week for 3 weeks now. Your videos help me improve everyday. He hired me as a bartender that has no experience. Thanks so much for all of your great content!
Dave two weeks ago I saw your video on steps to becoming a bartender and I said screw and signed up at a hands on bar school....now I’m a bartender Now looking for a job and you come out with this video.... Thank you so so much brother, you are awesome and you became an idol of mine 🤙
Dude it depends where and what hotel you’re talking about…. I worked as an apprentice/Barback at one of the nicest hotels and best cocktail bars in dc and the education I learned there is unbelievable. I learned how to tend bad first before I learned to provide service and make cocktails. I learned how to be efficient, make everything from scratch. Break ice. Proper technique, poise, verbiage, spirit and cocktail knowledge. How to work clean and how to properly mis en place your prep. It was the most invaluable experience I had behind bar and it made me an assassin behind the bar!
Great video. Where would you rank starting out as an event bartender? E.g. a restaurant that caters events like weddings, corporate events and specialty parties like birthdays and anniversaries?
Hi Dave! Not quite bar related, but I fully agree about the interview process. I applied for an appointment to my county's Civil Grand Jury (Civil, not criminal. Huge difference in duties, and the appointment is for 1 year). Since there were over 70 people at the initial introduction, most had tried out a few times prior, I had no experience, AND there were many former Grand Jurors there trying for another appointment, I knew I had zero chance of making it. However, if I continue with the interview process etc, I can gain some experience and apply NEXT year with a better idea of what they are looking for. my interview was in a small room at a small table with 3 municipal court judges. Since I knew I didn't have a chance of getting in, I was totally relaxed and stress-free, able to be my personable self. I NAILED THE FREAKING INTERVIEW!!! First attempt and I am now a sitting Grand Juror! Once my appointment is over (provided I don't get held over for the next term as well), I'm going back into bartending. I worked for a staffing company but almost all of my assignments were approx. 40 miles away and low pay, mostly non-tipping type events, I think I'll take your advice and apply to some of the chain restaurants nearby. Thanks Dave!
Hey Dan, good story. Thanks for sharing it. Considering your interview approach and skills, you should have no problem applying to a few places and landing a good bartending job. Best of luck. Keep us all updated.
I’ve got a trial shift at a local pub coming up soon, doing my homework off your videos Edit: it went well, they want me back tomorrow to see how I work on a busier shift.
i did a basic irl bartender course and i got a job offer to work at dive bar as kitchen stuff/ sub bartender should i take it or should i find place that can better use my time?
Hi Dave, I've been bar tending for almost a year now. I work Saturday and Sunday open to close. I have been recently informed that I need to "pick up the pace". No one seems to know how I can do so without giving away drinks or making a huge mess. I was under the impression that I was doing ok. No one ever has an empty glass and I never really take a break despite working 12 hours straight on Saturday. Can you maybe make a video about how to pick up the pace? If this video already exists send me a link or just have a chat with me in the comments. I have a feeling you know better than my boss or anyone else on how to move faster behind the bar. I do work at a private club but hey maybe take a trip out here and come in and train me 😂
Hey Cody. A lot of times it's simply having a sense of urgency and making sure you're moving with a sense of purpose and not like a sloth (not saying you are, just be aware). In the meantime, I do have a video on multitasking that might help. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/x10PjTynaYw/w-d-xo.html Best of luck.
Hey Ada...yep, I would and I have. I love finding someone personable who I can mold and teach using my standards. There's no bad habits to break and they are always extremely enthusiastic to learn.
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hey dave... it's been awesome following your lessons, I have been bartending for close to 5 years now, and trust me it has been a great experience
Self-doubt has always been my biggest flaw. Watching your videos has given me a lot of courage and confidence. With that said, I have applied to P.F. Chang's. Wish me luck!
Fantastic Grim! Best of luck. Go Chang's. Let me know how it works out for you.
Did you get it?
I got a job at a high volume nightclub with no experience. The owner knew me because I was a a regular and wanted me to work for him. At the time I was working as a hotel housekeeper. 3 months later I'm doing really good though i still need to work on getting faster. I been working on this by keeping the rack organized. Most people want basic drinks just to get drunk so I know how to make most of the drinks asked. I love it when its busy.n its Better money then I ever made before(:
Nice. Keep grinding 💪
My first bartending job I got was at a national park, hired sight unseen, and was given 3 free meals, housing, $12 an hour, tips and full benefits. We were a simple saloon in the Mojave slow as shit, but really helped me learn the ropes in a controlled environment. Cannot recommend the seasonal resort circuit enough.
That's awesome Victor. Wasn't even aware you could bartend in a national park. Count me in.
Hi!!! I’ve been watching for a few months. I got a bartending job at a gay club in Long Beach, Ca. My first time ever in the service industry and WOW. Awesome, fun environment. I’ve been closing three nights a week for 3 weeks now. Your videos help me improve everyday. He hired me as a bartender that has no experience. Thanks so much for all of your great content!
Right on Matthew. So glad I could help. I hope you're making mucho mullah down in Long Beach.
My daughter went from zero experience to making $1500 a week working weekdays within one month.
Nice.
What strip club is she dancing at?
Dave two weeks ago I saw your video on steps to becoming a bartender and I said screw and signed up at a hands on bar school....now I’m a bartender
Now looking for a job and you come out with this video....
Thank you so so much brother, you are awesome and you became an idol of mine 🤙
Perfect example of taking action and following through until you get what you want. Congrats Max! Make a million.
How funny, I bartend at PF Changs, they took me in as a host when I was 19 and trained me all the way up through college.
Your videos are great!
Ahhhh, a fellow Chang-er. Nice to meet you Matison. Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you . I needed this 😊
Dude it depends where and what hotel you’re talking about…. I worked as an apprentice/Barback at one of the nicest hotels and best cocktail bars in dc and the education I learned there is unbelievable. I learned how to tend bad first before I learned to provide service and make cocktails. I learned how to be efficient, make everything from scratch. Break ice. Proper technique, poise, verbiage, spirit and cocktail knowledge. How to work clean and how to properly mis en place your prep. It was the most invaluable experience I had behind bar and it made me an assassin behind the bar!
I started at a country club. Shit was crazy
Thank you for the life lessons
This is such valuable info.
Great video. Where would you rank starting out as an event bartender? E.g. a restaurant that caters events like weddings, corporate events and specialty parties like birthdays and anniversaries?
Hi Dave!
Not quite bar related, but I fully agree about the interview process. I applied for an appointment to my county's Civil Grand Jury (Civil, not criminal. Huge difference in duties, and the appointment is for 1 year).
Since there were over 70 people at the initial introduction, most had tried out a few times prior, I had no experience, AND there were many former Grand Jurors there trying for another appointment, I knew I had zero chance of making it. However, if I continue with the interview process etc, I can gain some experience and apply NEXT year with a better idea of what they are looking for.
my interview was in a small room at a small table with 3 municipal court judges. Since I knew I didn't have a chance of getting in, I was totally relaxed and stress-free, able to be my personable self.
I NAILED THE FREAKING INTERVIEW!!!
First attempt and I am now a sitting Grand Juror!
Once my appointment is over (provided I don't get held over for the next term as well), I'm going back into bartending. I worked for a staffing company but almost all of my assignments were approx. 40 miles away and low pay, mostly non-tipping type events, I think I'll take your advice and apply to some of the chain restaurants nearby.
Thanks Dave!
Hey Dan, good story. Thanks for sharing it. Considering your interview approach and skills, you should have no problem applying to a few places and landing a good bartending job. Best of luck. Keep us all updated.
I’ve got a trial shift at a local pub coming up soon, doing my homework off your videos
Edit: it went well, they want me back tomorrow to see how I work on a busier shift.
aaaaaaaand subscribed. Great video! Thanks for inspiring me to look within myself. Let's begin
Yeah Silly! Let's do this.
You are THE LEGEND! 👏🙏
“They probably didn’t say balls”😂😉
I chuckled when he said “I thought i was in a hidden camera show” 😂
Informative video, thanks dave!
I LOVE the tee shirt!
6:23 I think what you're trying to say is that instead of going to like a bar-and-grill go to a restaurant that just so happens to have a bar
Great advice!
i did a basic irl bartender course and i got a job offer to work at dive bar as kitchen stuff/ sub bartender should i take it or should i find place that can better use my time?
Hi Dave, I've been bar tending for almost a year now. I work Saturday and Sunday open to close. I have been recently informed that I need to "pick up the pace". No one seems to know how I can do so without giving away drinks or making a huge mess. I was under the impression that I was doing ok. No one ever has an empty glass and I never really take a break despite working 12 hours straight on Saturday. Can you maybe make a video about how to pick up the pace? If this video already exists send me a link or just have a chat with me in the comments. I have a feeling you know better than my boss or anyone else on how to move faster behind the bar. I do work at a private club but hey maybe take a trip out here and come in and train me 😂
Hey Cody. A lot of times it's simply having a sense of urgency and making sure you're moving with a sense of purpose and not like a sloth (not saying you are, just be aware). In the meantime, I do have a video on multitasking that might help. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/x10PjTynaYw/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck.
Thomas Edison said “I didn’t fail 10,000 times… I also didn’t invent the lightbulb.”
Question: would you/do you hire bartenders with no experience?
Hey Ada...yep, I would and I have. I love finding someone personable who I can mold and teach using my standards. There's no bad habits to break and they are always extremely enthusiastic to learn.
Thanks Dave
Well said.
excellent life lessons...just go for it...otherwise we are confined to mediocrity...a big thanks sir
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PF Changs does not hire bartenders. Only servers who move to bartending.
Thanks Joni. Must be a policy they implemented after I worked there, but of course that was nearly 20 years ago I got hired there.
@@DaveAllredTheRealBarman no problem. I love your channel, Dave!
WRONG, they hire bartenders if you have experience.
$300 a night?!
I am bangladeshi Please give me a bar work