Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Khakis
- Man's Blazers
- Telephones
- Martial Arts Classes
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Step 1
Take some basic martial arts classes. You may have to defend yourself or others against drunk or angry patrons.
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Step 2
Go to some clubs and talk to the bouncers, as well as the waiters and waitresses. They might know of job openings or the days on which interviews are conducted.
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Step 3
Look in the yellow pages under "clubs," and call several places to see if they are hiring. Ask to speak to the manager.
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Step 4
Dress appropriately when you get an interview. A blazer, a clean shirt and khakis will show you have some style. The way you may dress when you work is irrelevant to the interview.
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Step 5
Mention any sports you play so that the manager will get an idea of your physical capabilities.
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Step 6
Bring a list of references to the interview.
Comments
aamerris said
on 9/5/2009 I have been working in bars and nightclubs since 1991, have worked all over the U.S. and in Europe, and have run security for a number of clubs. With that out of the way, let me first say that; though it is necessary to be able to defend yourself, and studying a form of martial arts is helpful fighting is a last resort. 90% of the job is talking. Whether you are trying to calm someone down, convince someone to go peacefully, or making customers feel welcome; being a good talker is the key. If you do decide to take up a martial art for the purpose of working bars judo and BJJ are far from the best things to learn. They are both focused primarily on ground work. When you work in a bar, going to the ground is something you try to avoid. Even if you are the top ground fighter out there, it wont do much good against the guy's 2 other friends who are kicking you in the head. I sugg...
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unholyone said
on 12/26/2008 Being a bouncer is not about fighting it is about resolving situations hopefully with a peaceful ending.
Sure lots of times you have to remove some idiot from the place. Removing them should include simple holds and chokes. I suggest taking Judo or BJJ to learn these.
If your goal is to fight this is not the job for you. Here is why: fighting leads to injured employees, customers, or innocent by standers; which leads to legal action a lot of times. If a fight is in the club you may break tables, chairs, put holes in walls, etc. All of this cost the club money.
As a bouncer you should try to build a good relationship with customers so they will "trust" you and "respect" you.
As a former head doorman I never hired anyone that interviewed and talked about kicking ass. Don't show up in a wife beater, jeans and weight lifting gloves. It's still a job, treat it like that.. to find boun
bouncertone said
on 8/27/2008 Nobody cares what sport you played unless it involves kicking ass.The first thing they look at is your size.The reason being half of the people that want to start trouble will think twice.The second thing is how you talk and your demeanor.You can't just punch someone in the face every time they act up....Yes there are woman bouncers.By the way I am a bouncer.Find out more on my site. askabouncer.blogspot.com
jessemarie said
on 10/30/2007 can girls become a bouncer