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Interview Questions for Bartender Jobs

By Trey Gordon 21 July, 2023 2 mins read

There are some things you need to remember when interviewing for a job as a bartender. This will allow you to avoid hiring people who are only interested on the money and don't understand what they're getting into.

Do your research on the restaurant or bar that you are considering interviewing for. You will learn everything you need to know about their culture and what they do. This will help you get a feel for the culture and how it functions for you. If this is the job for you, focus your questions on those that demonstrate your enthusiasm.

You can also use this as a chance to talk about why you want to be a bartender and what makes it a fun career for you. This will help the interviewer see that you aren’t only interested in the position for its pay but also that it is something you enjoy and would like to learn more about.

Another important question to ask the bartender is if they have any experience serving food. This will show that you are competent in handling food orders and have had experience working with food or beverages. It is a great way to show that you care about your job, and are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure customers have a great experience at the bar.

To show that you work well with others, it is a great way for you to impress your interviewer. This will let the bartender know that you have excellent interpersonal skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.

Being able to communicate with customers that are rude is a key aspect of your job. The bartender must be able to assess whether a customer is acting inappropriately and react appropriately without offending or angering them.

This is an excellent question to ask as it will allow you to see how the bartender reacts to conflicting situations with customers. It will also give you a chance to determine how they handle confrontations with customers and what their approach is to bartenders who are late for work.

In addition, this question will allow you to gauge how a bartender will react when a customer comes in and tries to get them to pour them a drink that's too strong or too sweet. This is an excellent way to learn how the bartender approaches situations that could damage their reputation or cost them money.

This question will help you decide how a bartender deals with minors. Some states have laws that allow minors to be ticketed and fined. It's important that you find a bartender with a high level of awareness.

FAQ

What should I do when my cocktail drinks get too hot?

If you are worried about getting your drinks too hot when they come out of the freezer, put them into the fridge for 5 minutes before serving. They won't need to heat as quickly.

What drinks are recommended for beginners at bars?

Ordering beer is the best way for you to get started drinking. If you're not sure which beer you should order, ask the bartender.

If you want to drink wine, go for a dry white wine. If you prefer reds, try a light-bodied Pinot Noir or Merlot. You can also make cocktails with a martini, margarita or margarita.

If you're unsure of what to order, say so and the bartender will help you.

Are you looking for special equipment to make cocktails in your home?

Not at all. Only a handful of items are required.

Glasses
Strainer
Lid
Cocktail shaker
Cutting board
Knife
Scoops and measuring cups
Jigger
Tongue depressors
Stirring sticks
Lemon wedge
Sugar cube
Salt
Pepper
Ice cubes
Ice
Water
Alcohol
Wine
Beer
Soda water

What goes well with a martini

There are lots of different things you can put in a martini glass. Here are some tips:

Olives
Lemon slices
Maraschino cherries
Peanuts
Cheese cubes
Pickles
Caviar
Grapes
Strawberries
Ice cream
Shrimp
Crabmeat
Oysters
Sushi rolls
Bacon bits
Hard-boiled eggs
Cocktail onions

What are the best mixed drinks to order at bars?

I would recommend an Old Fashioned. It's a classic cocktail with bourbon whiskey, sugar syrup, bitters, and water.

The drink's original name was derived from the fact it was not served with ice. The original recipe contained only whiskey, sugar and bitters.

People started to add ice to the mixture and they added "Old-Fashioned", to the title, because they thought the old-fashioned version tasted more delicious.

You could also try a Manhattan. Another great option. It's basically a version of the Old Fashioned. Instead of using Bourbon, you can use Rye Whiskey. And instead of using sugar, you use sweet vermouth.

This is a popular option for bartenders due to its simplicity and delicious taste.

Which drinks go well together?

Mixing different spirits together makes a great cocktail.

It is important to use the correct proportions of each spirit in order to achieve harmony and balance.

This means you should know what makes each spirit great when mixed with other spirits.

It is also important to know how these flavors interact, what complements each other and which clash.

Finally, consider the type of drinker that you wish to appeal to.

For a simple, easy-to-drink cocktail, choose rum and coke.

If you need something stronger, then a gin-and-tonic is the best choice.

What can we do when someone orders a "dirty” Martini?

A dirty martini refers to a martini that is served with extra olives.

Statistics

If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)

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How To

How to make the perfect Margarita home

Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.

If you want to try making your own, here's how you do it!

Ingredients