BRING YOUR OWN STYLE TO THE BUSINESS

Bartenders, you must always have confidence in your work! If not, people can smell it. You’ll come off as unsure of yourself, and nobody finds that attractive! SO WHEN YOU ARE BEHIND THE BAR, OWN THAT ISH!!! Bring your own style to the game, and most importantly make sure your patrons have fun!! T.A.L.D.S

STOP ACTING LIKE A ROOKIE! (BARTENDER)

Rookie Bartenders, ( Bartenders with less than three years experience ) stop showing your rookies colors when you go out!!! You don’t have to go out of your way to tell the Bartender that you Bartend, we just know!!! We can detect it with simple things as in the way you order and tip!!! When…

SANITATION

One thing that’s always has, and always will be at the top of my “do’s” list is, bar sanitation. It upsets me whenever I see bartenders (or anyone else in the food/beverage service industry.) disregard the health and safety of their patrons. I’ve come to the conclusion that some people just have poor personal habits…

TEXAS MARGARITA V.S. (REGULAR) MARGARITA

T.A.L.D.S, I have been challenged over the last month by another Bartender and a waitress (who has obviously drank the Bartenders kool-aid), on what makes a Texas Margarita. Today I just want to end all of this by putting a nail in their coffins!!! Their version consists of Jose’ Cuervo and well triple-sec. Mine uses…

OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND ME

I love blogging and sharing the information I’ve learned over the 12 years I’ve Bartended. Here are additional social sites you can find me: Facebook: lions den (it helps if you actually type in “lions den bartending”) Twitter: @lionsdenbartend Path: lions den Four square: Lions Den Instagram: @lionsdenbartend

BARTENDERS HAVE MULTIPLE LOVERS

People always assume that bartenders have alot of women (or men) that they’re involved with. While that could easily be true, most choose to be in relationships. We are hit on so often, that we just want something real. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoy the attention, but it’s a turn-off to see that same…

COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Bartenders I’ve always made it a point of expressing that bars are busy places. Unfortunately, scam artists are aware of that fact too. With the unfavorable disadvantage of a low lit and chaotic atmosphere, coupled with you redlining the entire night, the unscrupulous opportunist will attempt to pay ( or tip ) you with counterfeit…

WHAT’S TAKING SO LONG BARTENDER!!!

Ever been at the bar and wondered, “why is it taking so long to get a drink?” If so the answer could be right in front of you. Like directly in front of you, as in the lady who can’t make up her mind what she wants to drink. (Which is always described as strong…

BARTENDER vs. MIXOLOGIST

The title of this blog may be a little deceiving. My goal really isn’t to compare the two of these professions, but to give insight on what it takes to be a bartender. So often the artists behind the bar are referenced to as mixologist because of their ability to concoct flavorful cocktails the rest…