theres been some great advice here.
i'd like to add my voice to the FORGET BAR-SCHOOL chorus.
waste of money. like ReggErving said, most bars like to train you and mould you to suit their particular clientele.
secondly, realise what you are getting yourself into. this is a lifestyle change. no more early morning classes etc... so try to figure out what things in your life are really important (like school/uni etc), and which can be sacrificed for extra sleep.
you should also pay good attention the ins and outs of the places you're intending on working for.
some bars open earlier, some stay open later... some have really rich clientele and that might mean more tips, but it also means these drunks are more likely to be fuckwits. clubs seem fun initially, but will eventually ruin your hearing, and possibly put you off nightclubs for ever.
also, don't apply for jobs in bars and pubs that you drink in. because you probably won't be allowed to drink there anymore.
tending bar is a glam job at first. lots of booze, pretty girls, celebs, drugs (if thats your thing) and HEAPS of material wealth (tips). but remember, there are bad points.
what cyn said about this being a tough job is true. the hours get gruelling, and eventually consume your life. and while the late nights get very annoying, thats nothing compared to the drunks and the pissed wankers.
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Originally posted by uber1
what do they actually teach you in bartender school? How many different drinks do they teach? What else do they touch on?
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they teach you the basics.
ie, names of glasses, what stuff like neat/rocks/straight up means, basic classic cocktails, how to pour beer, basic spirit backgrounds...etc...