Things You'll Need:
- Internet
- Patience
- Sense of Humor
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Step 1
If you have never worked in the restaurant industry before, breaking into bartending can be slightly difficult. This is made easier by attending a bartending school. At a bartending school you will learn all the basics of bartending, as well as advanced techniques to mixing drinks. To start your search, go online and type in ‘Bartending School’ in your city, there will most likely be several to choose from.
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Step 2
Learn your state’s law about bartending. In most states, you must be 21 years of age to bartend. However, there are some states that will allow you to attend a bartending school as long as you are over the age of 18. Check your local law concerning bartending if you are under 21 years old.
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Step 3
To become a bartender, you need to have a certain mindset. Dealing with drunk, belligerent customers throughout your shift can become tiring. Also, understand that while bartending you must not only mix drinks, but also keep the bar clean, restock the shelves and do so with a great attitude. Bartending school will prepare you for this unique work environment so when you finally receive your first bartending job, you don’t run out of the bar/restaurant/club screaming your head off!
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Step 4
Make sure that the bartending school you choose offers a job placement service. This will save you tons of time and aggravation searching for a bartending job.
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Step 5
After you have graduated bartending school, buy several drink-mixing books, or find a great online resource, to keep up on the current drink names and mixes.
