So today I started training at the bar and I must say it is definitely not what I expected. Being an outsider looking in, bar tending seems like a glamorous job...All you have to do is stand behind the bar and look cool.....Yeah, not exactly.
There is a lot of grunt work. You must cut fruit, which some times get into your eyes...yeah it happened to me today. Pretty much everything behind the bar is a mess. You'll be splashing water everywhere! Spilled beer, bottle tops and when you get a rush expect glasses, glasses and more glasses! It was overwhelming. Next week I'll be more prepared, in hopefully every aspect including appearance. I know not to wear my fucking ugg boots..which are now ruined due to the amount of beer I spilled on them today and I won't wear a wool sweater! My god, I felt like I was going to sweat to death. Hopefully next time I'll be a little more comfortable and confident with my appearance.
As for learning about the drinks. So far I got the long island ice tea down packed! And the margaritas is soon to come, considering those two are requested the most. The beer is pretty easy as well. I just have to learn about the different kind of liquor, i.e rum, vodka, brandy etc...
I am going to look on amazon after I post this to see if they have "bar tending for dummies" lol.
Man I am so tired and my back hurts as well as my feet. I have to get use to standing again, considering all I do now is sit my ass in a hard chair. Can't wait til the training is done!
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