Recruiting Requirements
Recruiters look for experience, skills, industry knowledge, and soft skills. A positive attitude and charisma go a long way.
Creating a Resume
The focus of your resume is experience and skills. Most bartending jobs only require high school. Promotions happen over time. Recruiters look for examples of knowledge and skills.
Skills and Qualifications
- Be polite, courteous, and friendly.
- Use action words in your resume.
- List education correctly.
- Include awards, languages, interests, and hobbies.
Bartender Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol drinks.
- Interact with customers.
- Take orders and serve.
- Assess needs and make recommendations.
Experience and Skills
We want an enthusiastic Bartender. Bartenders provide excellent guest experiences. Good Bartenders create classic and new drinks. Bartenders exceed customer needs. Compensation includes salary and tips.
Employer Expectations
Employers want: work experience, education, skills, and personality. Bartenders need a strong memory for drink combinations. Bartenders should adapt to customer needs. Develop skills for your target employer. Advanced customer service abilities are essential.
Skills and qualifications also include good time management, multitasking, and efficiency.
Interview Tips
How do you pass a bartender interview?
- Know the menu.
- Mention strengths like mixing popular cocktails.
- Show interest in the customers.
Handling Interviews
Ask about bringing value, not taking a good salary. Check their menu first. Get ready for the top 17 questions. Follow tips on common questions. Handle difficult customers professionally. Show you handle distractions. Greet interruptions with a smile. Stay positive. Show desire to learn. Respond well to tough questions.