As they say, the bartender is a universal person, because he must not only be able to make drinks, but also be a psychologist and a vest for tears. Work as a bartender in Irkutsk is no different from working as a bartender in the whole world. The bartender must have a good command of the language and be able to speak with clients. Indeed, in addition to secular topics, you also need to help pick up a drink, and then prepare it in high quality.
Features of the bartender
Profession “bartender” has deep roots and she went from America. There was a time when the "gold rush" captivated the minds of many people. Then there were special places where a person could buy absolutely everything, including booze. After some time, they began to separate the areas for shopping and recreation areas, then a separate bar appeared. Including various cocktails and the profession of "bartender". In 1862, the first book appeared on some types of cocktails; it was written by a man who himself stood at the bar for many years.
Bartenders can work not only at the bar in restaurants and cafes, they also work in nightclubs and in various services, there are even establishments that consist of one bar.
The knowledge and skills that a bartender should have
First of all, the bartender must be healthy, because in institutions where there is a large crowd of people and where there is an open bar, the bartender will always be on his feet. There may also be various situations, it is not necessary that a person be satisfied with the work of a bartender, therefore this profession requires that a person be non-conflict and can solve any problem quickly and without screaming. It will be great if the bartender is also an interesting and artistic person who has the ability to interest a person and play a role in front of him.
In addition, the main task of the bartender is his ability to perform any drink well, which means he must know all the main components of popular cocktails and drinks, as well as a separate dish in which this or that drink is served. When a bartender performs cocktails, he must be able to converse with clients in parallel. Many people are attracted when the bartender beautifully and artistically pours cocktails or alcohol, can turn over bottles. To do this, you need to study for a long time, it is better to go first to the courses of bartenders, because each movement should be brought to automatism.
Work begins even without special education, because in some institutions a person is taken for an internship or, for a start, they are determined as his assistant to the bartender. But if you strive to get a good worthy place in an institution, then you can not do without special education.