Bartending is often a fast-paced job that requires a lot of attention to detail. It can be easy to get swept up in the rush of serving drinks, but knowing some simple hacks can help make your shifts go more smoothly.
Guests are more likely to leave tips when you call them by name. When they hear your name, the part of their brain associated with pleasure is activated. This can increase their likelihood to hand over their credit card to open a tab.
Keep Cheat Sheets Under Bar
If you’re a bartender who likes to craft unique cocktails, it can be tough to keep track of all the ingredients you need for each drink. Keeping cheat sheets under the bar will make sure you have all the information you need, so you can easily whip up a Horsefeather without skipping a beat.
Line-Up Speed Rail with Ingredients
When space is tight, a bar speed rail can be a great way to organize the ingredients you need for making a specific cocktail. This hack ensures you don’t waste time searching for the right bottle and minimizes the chance of mistakes during busy hours.
Homemade Ingredients
Many of the artisanal spirits bartenders use in their drinks require homemade syrups for optimal taste and consistency. It can be expensive to purchase commercial syrups, but if you don’t want to spend the money, you can easily make your own with a few easy hacks.
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