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20 Things Great Bartenders Know How to Do

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  • @eyespy3001
    @eyespy3001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my 20+ years in this business is be _interested_ not _interesting._ People want to be heard, and a simple “do you guys live in the area” is all it takes to get the ball rolling on creating new regulars.

    • @darcygrimm8354
      @darcygrimm8354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s very helpful ty :)

  • @mrdavisdance
    @mrdavisdance ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I bartended throughout college, graduated, got an adult job, decided it was soul crushing, and now I'm bartending again. This channel helped me grow the stones to do what I love to do. Thanks Dave! I'm happier than I've been in years

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fantastic Thicc, thanks for sharing your experience with everyone.

    • @fairyxvids
      @fairyxvids ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome

    • @Faber0k
      @Faber0k ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here. College was a waste of time and money and stress lol

    • @markleveszy4908
      @markleveszy4908 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same story, hated my teacher job and after a colleague of mine committed suicide I quit. I did Dave's course, got a job and now I'm working on building my own mobile bar business. Thanks Dave, Cheers!

    • @Faber0k
      @Faber0k ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I graduated second highest gpa in my college class (damn you Stuart) 🤪 and still couldnt get a job :(

  • @LuckyXinRu
    @LuckyXinRu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Multitasking is probably the best tip you got here... I used to work in a restaurant and all the drinks were supposed to come to the table at same time. Once we got a new bartender and he was all flashy, he thought he was coming to be my boss so he told me to tend to the soft drinks and beers while he could make all the cocktails.
    A table ordered a Negroni and a Dry Martini, he took so long to finish the drinks the food got to the table before the drink and when the drink came it was just the Negroni... The guy didn't even finished 1 shift before being kicked out.

  • @youtuberson4077
    @youtuberson4077 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Know your area too; local restaurants, places to see, etc. A lot of people come from out of state or even out of the country and want to know what local places to check out/eat at, etc

  • @shmlanda
    @shmlanda ปีที่แล้ว +48

    0:39 - 1. They know where everything is
    1:09 - 2. They are prepared
    1:26 - 3. They know how to set-up (& break-down) the bar
    1:58 - 4. They know how to free-pour
    2:20 - 5. They quickly acknowledge every guest
    2:47 - 6. They look sharp
    2:55 - 7. They can take multiple drink orders
    3:23 - 8. They are well-versed in the POS system
    3:53 - 9. They keep the guests’ drink full
    4:12 - 10. They keep their sensors in the “on” position
    4:37 - 11. They don’t give away free drinks
    4:51 - 12. They know how to use their tools
    5:14 - 13. They always keep their head up
    5:41 - 14. They clear glasses and garbage off the bar
    6:02 - 15. They know how to change a keg, CO2, & soda
    6:29 - 16. They upsell
    7:05 - 17. They know their garnishes
    7:19 - 18. They help the barback
    7:46 - 19. They know their products
    8:21 - 20. They build relationships

  • @carlitosway1330
    @carlitosway1330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    At 49, I finally decided to conquer my fears and just go for it. I've been wanting to be a Bartender for years, but fear and complacency has held me back.
    I have my first interview today at 1pm.
    🤞

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fuck yeah Carlito. Pardon my French, but I love it. Great inspiration.

    • @indigobeauty1
      @indigobeauty1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How did it go?? Fear is definitely annoying, i want to be a bartender too. hopefully it went well dear.

    • @jasonhemphill5833
      @jasonhemphill5833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      47 here and bar-tended as a summer job for 2 years in both a hotel setting and at a golf course. It is overwhelming at first, but as they say, practice makes (near) perfect.

    • @TQoE_2021
      @TQoE_2021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its been two years, how was the job!

    • @angelaarsenault
      @angelaarsenault 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am 48 and I just did the same thing! I graduated DrinkMasters in Boston a week ago and now I have a job bartending at an upscale cocktail lounge near me. After 28 years sitting behind a computer and hating every day of my existence, I am so glad I made this change! Good luck to you!

  • @yearight1205
    @yearight1205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm going to bartending school next Monday and this channel has made me more pumped than ever about this. I just got divorced and I was doing a job that made a lot of money but I was completely isolated from people. So I NEED to do something that involves human interaction now.

  • @KingNothin18
    @KingNothin18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hey man I just finished my second day of training as a bartender and your vids have been a lifesaver! Didn't know work could be this fun!

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is fantastic, Alex! I love the success stories. Keep everyone here updated on your progress.

  • @SomePunk6919
    @SomePunk6919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks man, a lot of this stuff I didn't even think about. I am hoping to pursue bartending when my family moves to Florida this summer. I will definitely keep these things in mind.

  • @drelotv1469
    @drelotv1469 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Dave, I just want to thank you! I followed all of your videos and went from barback to bartender in a week this ish you talking bout really works man.😂🙏

  • @jeremietr
    @jeremietr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    omg... everything you said is relatable to my bar!!! great video

  • @ts4gv
    @ts4gv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good stuff man. Love the content.
    My friends have suggested bartending as a career for me, considering my personality & multitasking skills. I think your channel might be taking me down the right path. I’m still uncertain but we’ll see what happens.

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    People that go to a BAR to not talk...never made sense to me...but yrah, reading the vibes is huge. Excellent list.

    • @Keepgoing9919
      @Keepgoing9919 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes there will be a couple that just want to talk to each other and not be interrupted

  • @cmcd3174
    @cmcd3174 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes, all this is so true , I e been bartending for 25 years and currently a bar manager , so I am definitely experienced enough to know ! I always free pour, you just get used to it and how to measure just comes to you like changing your socks basically after doing it for a while ! Please, please, be a team player , nothing worse than someone who isn’t willing to help other co-workers , because it will bite you in the ass if you don’t ! You WILL need help no matter how great you are and you’ll be grateful to have it !

  • @jan-ym8jm
    @jan-ym8jm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a good vid!!! Honestly wished I watched this on day one. Do you have any advice on learning free pours? I’m getting better at it but would like to be perfect!❤

  • @krisyallowega5487
    @krisyallowega5487 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    True, you must be able to "read" the patrons, some are very simple to get while others are not. You have to sense that the last thing a couple wants is a recital of the menu at 3:00pm.

  • @jaxxtenmarkko8489
    @jaxxtenmarkko8489 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a barback now trying to become a bartender ik all the basics where everything is, changing kegs, etc etc thx for the tips ik ill get the position eventually

  • @user-cn5jm7nb5b
    @user-cn5jm7nb5b หลายเดือนก่อน

    True and thank you

  • @josephromero1596
    @josephromero1596 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you- I’m 6 weeks into bartending after working breakfast the last 20 years and this is very helpful

  • @xyz6435
    @xyz6435 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much :)

  • @HereForTheBeer1987
    @HereForTheBeer1987 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!

  • @bobbypalmtrees1117
    @bobbypalmtrees1117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got promoted lol thank u for this

  • @beautyprincess1764
    @beautyprincess1764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!!!!

  • @JDJD-hg9hu
    @JDJD-hg9hu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hands down the best video on real bartending I have seen. Great video. Ice is a bartenders best friend 😉

  • @drumsnspace
    @drumsnspace 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a full time job, but just got hired on my local taproom to help cover shifts sporadically. I've always wanted to work a bar - I'm pretty stoked to try something totally different than what i do day to day.

  • @laurushkawhite791
    @laurushkawhite791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Purchased your course a while ago but can’t remember how to access it to complete it. Would you please advice. Thanks so much

  • @TheRealDrayBreezy
    @TheRealDrayBreezy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You hooked me with the Duke shirt.

  • @bsmooth2626
    @bsmooth2626 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro you gave some good advice I’m 3 months in

  • @Keepgoing9919
    @Keepgoing9919 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pos system was super important for me, I’m good at everything else but simply trying to type in orders or find stuff really holds you up

  • @estevencorbet7449
    @estevencorbet7449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks bro. I hope I became a professional bartender like you, I need more knowledge and experience I'm watching all your videos btw

  • @mauricemorse5076
    @mauricemorse5076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like it; all good advice on what to work on if you aren't already thinking of these things. I am trying to become a part time bartender and am waiting for a bar to call me back. If they don't by tomorrow, i'm calling them back again.

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice job Maurice. Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. That's the key.

  • @EbonyHoopGyal
    @EbonyHoopGyal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahh I’m so intimidated haha. Pray to God your advice sinks in😂

  • @potatokitty
    @potatokitty ปีที่แล้ว

    About knowing the drinks. Have you tried the weird names on wines? It's confusing and there are a million names for rose.

  • @indigobeauty1
    @indigobeauty1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Thank you 💚💙

  • @dang_nada
    @dang_nada 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's amazing how acknowledging a guest immediately with eye contact, a smile and if you're able to a verbal welcome, will relax them. It's the simplest gesture that goes the longest way. I don't want a bar full of people staring at me, waving money, wondering who I'm going to serve next. Everyone at my bar knows that if you are talking with a co-worker and a guest walks in, the attention immediately goes to them. Think about the mere optics of that, let alone just the common sense of it.

  • @jmizzy6914
    @jmizzy6914 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is ffffuuuccckkkinnngg useful

  • @joshmiller8563
    @joshmiller8563 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is quality content, pay attention. You sir are a bad ass !! Go Devils !!!

  • @DonDezeyTeachesVG
    @DonDezeyTeachesVG 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best videos on how to be great using service!

  • @magicsteve5523
    @magicsteve5523 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:36 The only time I give out free drinks is when it’s a drink I’ve been given as a tip by someone that I don’t have the time to drink on an off day, over here in Scotland it’s actually more common to be tipped drinks rather than money as we don’t have a tipping culture, I currently have four free pints of Guinness waiting for me at work that I’ve received as tips.

  • @othersoundrecords
    @othersoundrecords ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to know i’m doing great at my job

  • @144SLRP
    @144SLRP 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you know where everything is things go so much smoother

  • @angeluss28
    @angeluss28 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know how to multitask because I work at an office and I have to muktitask and so everything I even attend to people at the counter in the office.
    But my biggest problem is memory. I know is weird but it happens all the time.

  • @JoelRiter
    @JoelRiter ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The fact that I only started bartending 2 years agos at a chain restaurant and I am more then proficient at all these things and I keep getting compliments on all my drinks (especially when someone asks me to just make them something and I apparently make a mean martini) makes me wonder why I haven't applied to a real bar...

    • @Samdgtmgtma
      @Samdgtmgtma ปีที่แล้ว

      Do it. Be humble though, keep getting better. Big league is no joke.

    • @JoelRiter
      @JoelRiter ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Samdgtmgtma thank you. I do hope my comment didn't come off as egotistical or narcissistic. I'm well aware that bartending and mixology is an an art form that needs to be mastered. Finally started applying for "real" bartending positions. I at least know enough to know how little I do know and plan on continuing to study and practice. Thank you!

    • @Samdgtmgtma
      @Samdgtmgtma ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoelRiter not at all! You got it! Get that money! Perfect your craft!

    • @JoelRiter
      @JoelRiter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samdgtmgtma thank you! That's the plan finally got my resume out there. Here's hoping to find the right fit and for me to perfect my craft! Thank you!

    • @doinyourmom7236
      @doinyourmom7236 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How's it coming along?@@JoelRiter

  • @triloksinghnakoti5111
    @triloksinghnakoti5111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant explain my feelings 4 u.. teacher consider the God..lots of lov from 1.4.billion indian n touch feet as being my mentor

  • @AutopsyMyDeath
    @AutopsyMyDeath 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I get free drinks from my local bar often. Once they know me and trust me they will be generous back to me. Never give your bartenders a hard time and always be polite and tip. They will always remember.

  • @essentialsbyvighnesh4236
    @essentialsbyvighnesh4236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I am from India, Currently working as a Asst. Bartender in a night club.I am a certified bartender and I have 1 year of experience. Are there jobs available of bartender for Indian. Plzz reply.

  • @U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation
    @U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I subscribed because of the Duke Sweatshirt 😂😂😂

  • @robrichards1588
    @robrichards1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like what you had to say brother you nailed that 100% Dude this industry can be crazy. I would love to see a "wedding cocktail hour" video where theres all of a sudden 200 people surrounding your bar

    • @ivanm.5481
      @ivanm.5481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just gotta take em four at a time.

  • @Megaman.ExE7
    @Megaman.ExE7 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:11 Based lol

  • @Blaas123
    @Blaas123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For everyone working in Norway.
    Note: Free-pouring is illegal. You have to use a jigger (målebeger), so if the customer asks you to show how much you are pouring in, since we have a rule that standard drinks like rum and coke (and other 2 component drinks) can only contain 4cl of booze. Side note: You can actually take a free-pouring course. But it's very expensive, VERY!

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the info. I had no idea it was like that in Norway. Good lookin' out.

    • @isaachayman9231
      @isaachayman9231 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Weird. Here in the states it’s not required but heavily encouraged. I used them until I got the feel for it, but not everyone gets to that point. We mostly use them for the new people so they learn how to count drinks and pours.

  • @kevinfager.
    @kevinfager. ปีที่แล้ว

    I would add know your (specific) bar, staff and clientele. Every place is different in each regard. Meet everyone’s needs and use your interpersonal skills to asses where you can be your own person and perhaps even improve as well as when you need to “stick to the curriculum.” As he mentioned, don’t give away free shit willy nilly. I’ve always given away free shit, never to make more tips, never often, but when appropriate. You have an upset guest, you apologize and make it right. That’s pretty normal and more profitable in the long run. Maybe they never wanted to come back but now they understand it was a mistake, they owned it and went above and beyond to compensate for the mistake. I’ve created regulars out of less than perfect first experiences. One drink or food order wasted can mean a lifetime guest if handled properly. Fortunately, I’ve worked at places that now encourage that. Anniversary, birthday, first time guests…free shots, or an app or whatever. Smart. Basically costs nothing and creates a long time fan.

  • @operationandy
    @operationandy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am the rookie fumbling around for things

  • @nafaridnafarid
    @nafaridnafarid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. You’re great. I would be grateful if you burnt the Duke sweatshirt or donated it to your local homeless shelter.

    • @DaveAllredTheRealBarman
      @DaveAllredTheRealBarman  ปีที่แล้ว

      I might just have to do that now that Scheyer took over. It's not the same without Coach K.

  • @nicolasnegrete3226
    @nicolasnegrete3226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to be a bartender¡ where do i beging?

    • @5lender92
      @5lender92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At the bar

    • @bunnyrivera765
      @bunnyrivera765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be willing to work the day shift to get your foot in the door or bar back

  • @MyMike004
    @MyMike004 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wait you guys get tips?

  • @mfranks4731
    @mfranks4731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually there is someone worst than the dude fumbling to find something and that’s the customer that says what kind of beer you have ? You name them all and he says ok and orders something you didn’t offer

  • @therealsheila
    @therealsheila ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t do Grandma like that 😂

  • @CM-jk5tf
    @CM-jk5tf ปีที่แล้ว

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍yes move your ASS! HERE IS a question. How to over come being a short BARTENDER?

  • @Java1up
    @Java1up 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm tryin to secure a bartending job at a high end cocktail lounge in my city and this information is gold. Thanks a lot.

  • @the_feature_selector859
    @the_feature_selector859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Upswell is so dirty

    • @MichaelJohnB
      @MichaelJohnB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why?

    • @jeremietr
      @jeremietr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol the vegan selection is prefect for you LOL

  • @user-hb9ho3hq4y
    @user-hb9ho3hq4y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    People that go to a BAR to not talk...never made sense to me...but yrah, reading the vibes is huge. Excellent list.