One of the benefits of working front of the house in the service industry is your level of control over your income. No, you can’t increase your base rate. But when you tie great service to a few simple tricks, you can dramatically increase your tip percentage. On your next shift, try these six tactics …
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What’s in a name? In the great debate between mixologists and bartenders, there can be quite a bit! Some bartenders bristle at the term “mixologist,” while others find that the term has its uses. While one clearly describes a specific job, the other may be the best way to describe someone who studies the art …
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What’s the best way to start your hospitality career? This can depend on many factors, like your education level and your goals. But for many, a job in the food service segment can be a great place to start. With plenty of opportunities and valuable lessons to be learned, food service gives future hospitality pros …
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Whether you’re working in a hotel or a restaurant, bartenders are making and dispensing drinks directly to guests at their bars, while supplying the serving staff with orders from individual tables. The basics are the same and you can learn those by taking courses from a bartending or hospitality program. The most important piece of …
Table of Contents Brand Sales Representative Cocktail Caterer General Manager Liquor Sales Representative Wine and Spirits Merchandiser Hard work, responsibility, creativity, and personality—bartending involves a lot more than just serving drinks to patrons. Successful bartenders must be able to establish instant rapport with multiple customers, memorize recipes for hundreds of cocktails, and even dream up …
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