50+ Ways to Be A Better Bartender
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Give everyone a fair shot.
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If you haven’t anything nice to say, don’t say it.
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Use the BEST premium products and you’ll be the BEST.
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Smile!
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Be the solution to the problem,
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Don’t drink and drive; don’t let others.
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Respect salesmen, you’re one.
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Don’t take sides. You’ll make two enemies.
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Be NEAT.
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Wear a clean shirt everyday.
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Don’t cheat or steal.
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Serve.
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Keep your hands and fingernails clean.
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Use Mr., Sir, or Ms., when talking to strangers.
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Don’t be a part of a rumor.
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Keep your space clean.
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Don’t waste.
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Be on time.
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Help others when they’re busy. -
Don’t use the easy way. Use the right way.
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Don’t give up. Follow your dream.
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If you open it, close it.
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If you turn it on, turn it off.
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If you unlock it, lock it up.
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If you value it, take care of it.
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If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can.
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If you borrow it, return it.
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If you break it, admit it.
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If you make a mess, clean it up.
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If you move it, move it back.
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If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it,
get permission. -
If you don’t know how to operate it,
leave it alone. -
If it’s none of your business,
don’t ask questions. -
If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
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If it will brighten someone’s day–SAY IT!
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Be patient with your coworkers.
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Never put a glass in the ice bin.
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No smoking behind the bar.
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Never become better than your customers.
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Never touch the rim of the glass.
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Create a house cocktail.
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You’re a bartender, no one says, “hey mixologist”.
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“Hey bar chef” -
“Hey cocktailian”
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“Hey Master Mixologist”
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Foul language is not and never will be
a sign of a good bartender. -
Don’t cheat with your drinks.
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Use a scoop for ice, not hands.
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Don’t listen to what doesn’t concern you.
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The mission of a bartender is to cheer up,
not to intoxicate. -
Be proud you’re a BARTENDER.