Valerie Carcia sells trendy women's clothing as a retail sales manager by day.
By night, she's a bartender -- in Indianapolis.
And that happens to be a pretty good gig to have as the Super Bowl -- the nation's party weekend -- makes its way to the city.
"I've already been offered to do Playboy, Maxim parties and some of the Super Bowl (NFL-sanctioned) parties," said Carcia, 27, a regular bartender at Peppers in Broad Ripple. "There is a major need."
Bartending, perhaps more than any other temporary job, will be in high, if not desperate, demand.
Those in the event planning and catering business estimate thousands of bartenders will be needed in the days surrounding...... Read More
All managers, servers and bartenders who sell or serve alcohol are required by the state of Washington to have a MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) license.
The Class 12 permit is a mixologist permit for managers, bartenders and anyone else who mixes drinks with alcohol or draws from a tap, and is 21 years old. Anyone with a Class 12 permit is consumed on the premises must have at least one Class 12 permit holder on duty.
The Class 13 permit is a server permit for servers and ID checkers who are at least 18 years old and carry alcohol to customers or open beer and wine and pour it into a glass at the customer’s table. Class 13 permit holders cannot mix drinks or draw beer or wine from a tap.
For more information check out our website at http://www.washingtonclass12permit.com/
]]>Bartender Training Moves from Nice-to-have to Must-have Status
At bar after bar I’ve visited lately, I’ve observed a frightening trend: Patrons often know more about drinks, drink-making and ingredients than the bartenders and wait staff serving them. Knowing that your customer now embraces all things drink is a good thing — they’re more willing to explore and, as the economy improves, spend — but the fact that they may possess more knowledge than your staff doesn’t bode well for your business.Let’s face facts: The days of on-the-job training for bartenders are over. No more “just shadow Charlie over there, and he’ll show you what to do.” No matter how good Charlie is, he’ll likely pass along bad habits and ....Read More
]]>Bartender Salary: A Bartender Career Profile
Recently Britney Spears made the news, again, by inquiring about bartender jobs at a California hotel. Britney, or anyone who is interested in becoming a bartender, should read this Salary Story. We spoke to bartender Craig Hysell about bartender jobs, a bartender salary, bartending school and more. Many people wonder if they need to attend school to become a bartender. This interview provides the answer, plus insider info on what it takes to succeed as a career bartender. So pour yourself a cold one and keep reading!
Yuengling has a cult-like following, much like Coors Beer, before it was finally distributed nationwide in the mid-1980’s.
Yuengling, based in Pottsville, PA, is the fourth-largest brewer in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association in Boulder, CO. Its popular brands include Traditional Lager, Original Black & Tan, Porter and Lord Chesterfield Ale.
Read more at http://www.ohio.com/news/yuengling-finally-hops-across-line-into-ohio-1.215629
]]>This award winning sipping beer has the distinctive nose of a well-crafted bourbon. It is aged for up to 6 weeks in freshly decanted bourbon barrels from some of Kentucky’s finest distilleries.
It has a flavor of vanilla and is pleasantly smooth and robust. Even if your just a lager beer fan like me, go out and try Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
]]>Cocktail Challenge was created as an interactive study tool for our students and has been converted into a fully functional software program and released to the public in 2011.
Check out the Cocktail Challenge and try out the demo!
http://www.pbsacocktailchallenge.com
Arizona does not require all servers of alcohol to take this training, but madation is currently being discussed.
Many employers in Arizona require all servers of alcohol such as servers and bartenders to complete Title 4 training before being allowed to work.
We now offer an Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (AZ DLLC) approved training course online. Customer may get their Arizona Title 4 Training 100% online in under four hours.
In addition, we also offer Arizona Title 4 training in a classroom setting at our Phoenix and Tempe bartending school locations. Read more about our Classroom Title 4 Training.
]]>If you are looking for a San Antonio Bartending School, visit their new website for more information.
PBS of San Antonio is a 2,900 square foot facility and has 8 fully-operational bar stations. The staff consists of 5 Texas-licensed instructors that have a combined 40 years of experience in the industry.
The San Antonio bartending school also offers TABC certification classes on each Thursday and are available to the public. Call the school at 210-967-4600 for more details.
]]>We have quality, state-licensed bartending schools in Fairfield, Hamden, Norwich, Waterbury, and Wethersfield. These schools also serve Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Norwalk, and Danbury areas.
Each of these Connecticut bartending schools offer low tuition, quality training and job placement assistance to all graduates.
2010 will be a great year to start your new bartending career! Let us help you get started in the exciting field of bartending!
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