Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Requirements For Becoming A Florida Bartender

By Tara Daniels


Many people want to know how one becomes a Florida bartender so as to apply for a bar tending job. Such individuals have done tones of research over the net as to whether there are any schools offering a course in bar tending. But at the end of this article, such people would have become aware of the requirements needed to become a bartender.

Age is the first requirement for anyone seeking a career in this field. For any individual to bar tend, there is a minimum age that the person should have passed. In certain areas the minimum age for a person to mix, serve and sell alcoholic drinks is 18 years while in other areas it is 21 years. In Florida, the minimum age is 18 years.

One also has to have bar tending skills. A lot of people think that such skills are gained by attending a school or through online means. Even though doing such is helpful, it is not compulsory. An individual does not require a certificate to practice. All that the person needs is to know all the popular drinks and their recipes plus the terms and manner in which things are conducted in a bar.

Having a great personality is yet the other requirement. What kind of personality is needed in this job? This is simple. One ought to have a bubbly and entertaining personality. People who are shy and have a quiet personality cannot survive well in such a job because they will not be able to communicate well with people. One ought to understand working in a bar will expose a person to different kinds of people and the individual must be able to handle this.

The other requirement is customer service. This field requires that the professional treats a customer well at all times and with great manners. One should ensure that a customer is satisfied with the services given at all times. Even if the individual is not in one of his best days, this should not affect his performance in the job. All in all greater customer satisfaction means more income for the bar and even greater tip for the bartender.

One also ought to be a trustworthy person to be able to work in a bar. In this field, the professional handles a lot of money and at the end of the day; the person will be required to account to the employer as to the transactions of the day. Before hiring a person, an employer checks if the individual has any criminal record. Other than this, the person should practice honesty at all times.

When it comes to personal grooming, this is also a major requirement for anyone in this career. A person ought to be neat and sharp at all times. His clothes or uniform should be washed and pressed well. His working area and the bar in general also needs to be clean. No client wants to be served in a dirty environment.

If one meets all the above requirements, the individual can begin a career in becoming a successful Florida bartender. The next step that will follow is writing up a cover letter, sending it to a particular place one wants a job and hope for the best. One can also be recommended by family or friends for such a job.




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