Monday, June 24, 2013

How To Acquire Employment Bartending San Diego

By Lana Bray


Before starting a search for a bartending San Diego job, remember, that the law requires someone who is serving liquor to consumers to be of legal drinking age themselves before selling the products. If you are uncertain about the rules and how they may affect your ability to become employed in the field, check with the local government office.

Many places that you will apply to will be happy to teach you on the job and do not expect you to have a lot of experience beforehand. Despite being given on the job training, whenever you can you should learn as many drink mixing skills as possible in advance of starting your new job.

A formal drink mixing course can also be a great help. There are a lot of schools to choose from that can help you in your career choice. It is a good idea to check into more than one schools as different schools will offer courses at different prices and lengths to their students.

Getting as much experience as you can before actually applying for a new job is very helpful. Whenever possible, job shadowing someone during their shift can be an excellent way to see how the job is done and learn more about what the work environment is actually like. Remember, the more knowledge and experience you can gain ahead of time, the more likely you will be to be asked to take the position.

Any previous or present employment that is related to the field can be very helpful when you are applying for the new position. Being a server at a restaurant for example, requires many of the same skills as those serve the public mixing drinks. Some of those skills include a strong math skill, the ability to take a customer's order, being able to deal with the public, the ability to do various tasks at once and the willingness to be a team player.

While some establishments have a very casual atmosphere and do not have a specific requirements for their staff dress code, many do require their staff dress up in a certain manner. You should always take the time to notice the atmosphere and be prepared to dress accordingly. If taking an interview with an establishment, be sure that you dress appropriately. You want to be sure to make a good first impression with your interviewer.

Along with being mindful of dress code for an interview, be sure you have prepared for the interview itself as much as possible. Keep in mind, the more prepared you are the more impressed you will make the interviewer.

Bartending San Diego is not just limited to a bar. As a skilled professional you can work in many environments like a hotel, resort or club so, you should think about the kind of work place that you believe will interest you the most when applying. Also remember not to get frustrated as you are beginning your career, as it takes time to master the skills of a good drink mixer.




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