What are the 4 qualities that make a bartender stand out?

We all want to excel in our lives, whether on the personal side as well as on the professional side as a bartender with good qualities. Not all of us have the same skills and skills and not all of us have the same abilities, either in our lives in general or in work, however, if we want to excel over others, we will have to have certain special skills and abilities to achieve it.

These 4 qualities are essential, but there are other qualities to also consider.

Every bartender has to have a lot of both skills and skills, for example it has to be good at making cocktails and drinks or drinks, whether they are the most popular or those that customers do not commonly ask for, but especially has to have well-developed soft skills, especially since you will have to interact with customers directly.

The essentials of bartender qualities

The truth is that the skills and skills of a bartender will vary depending on many factors, such as how much experience you have or are not, whether you received any kind of education or any online course.There are many things that make a bartender good, but we have come up with the 4 things you should expect when you hire a bartender in Los Angeles. In fact, when someone has two 4 elements, you can be sure they will do a great job tending at your next event.

Great at handling resources

A good bartender does not waste any of the resources that he or she has for the purpose of serving drinks. Some bartenders are very messy when they prepare a beverage and they end up wasting a lot of juice, alcohol, and fruits. Therefore, when a bartender is wasteful, there might be a higher chance of running out of items. That means no more of your favorite cocktails. Or even worse, the bar will close early.  It is better to have a professional bartender who knows how much is needed exactly to make the perfect craft beverage.

Friendly and patient

Great bartenders are always going to have a friendly attitude. Moreover, they know how to handle difficult people without losing their temper. This is a very important part of this profession because you are dealing with inebriated people all the time. Professional bartenders are well trained on how to deal with over intoxicated people. When people become drunk, they may act differently than usual. Sometimes even aggressive. Therefore, a bartender has to keep their cool and deal with the situation the best way possible. For this reason, it can prevent any harm or disruptions towards others.

Passionate about their job

If a bartender is not passionate about what he or she does, there is very little chance that they will feel compelled to perform with the best attitude every day. You need to look for a bartender that sees this as something that is fun to do. In fact, it won’t feel like work when they are bartending. Notably, it is obvious when someone is performing with passion. You can see it and feel it right away when they are performing their job.

Not tempted by the drink

The best bartenders never drink on the job and they know how important it is to be sober and ready to handle waves of customers. When you consume alcohol, you just don’t function the same. Some may mask it very well, but ultimately you won’t be as sharp. Not to mention, a great bartender knows how to craft a delicious cocktail without having to try it. This is important for a bartender.

Other great qualities on a Bartender

2) Maintains cleanliness

Cleaning a bar may not be the most glamorous part of their job, but it’s a crucial aspect – not just for the customers who don’t want to enjoy their drink in a dirty environment, but because keeping a tidy bar also helps them perform more efficiently. Bartenders must be constantly cleaning so ensure that your North End dining experience is top-notch.

3) Good customer service skills are part of the bartender qualities

Bartenders have to facilitate a friendly and lively environment in which all customers can feel welcome! Exceptional customer service is the standard. This is going to be extremely important as it will show that the bartender has the ability to handle this kind of situation without issues at all and that is going to be crucial for their success.

4) Great time management and memory

Being able to remember uncommon names and long, complicated orders under pressure, while multitasking and still connecting with the guests in an authentic manner is a much underrated skill. Luckily, the bartenders have great time memories and even better time management.

5) Situational awareness is part of the bartender qualities

The bartenders are constantly monitoring our guests. They know when someone needs a drink, they know who needs what drink, and they’re very attentive to the needs of their customers. Staying relaxed allows bartenders to keep an open focus and ready to handle any issues that may arise.

Also a Good bartender needs to have these skills:

• Interacts well with customers,
• Handles well under pressure,
• Possesses premium customer service skills,
• Navigates around the bar well,
• Produces quality drinks,
• Displays initiative,
• Takes ownership of their tasks,
• Interacts well with existing staff,
• Has a ‘groove’ in a bar-machine,
• Interacts well with service systems,
• Moves with a sense of urgency (this is very important)
• Possesses superior non-verbal customer service skills
• Smiles! Smiling is also important!

A good bartender will also:

• Listen to what customers are saying. Understand what they are asking for. Pay attention to what they are trying to say. Listen for clues to the status of their situation: if one customer tells another customer that they need a glass of water or a drinks menu, a good bartender will deliver one before they ask for it. Doing this will get the bartender a million points (hypothetically, of course), and will greatly improve chances of a tip. This also applies to other staff – a good bartender will automatically help with other staff member’s drink orders and work as a team to deliver individual drink orders.
• Be extremely attentive. See above point.
• Move with a sense of urgency.
• Smile! (I know I mentioned this above, but it’s worth saying twice)
• Contribute constructively (and safely) to bar theatrics (bar theatrics is ‘showmanship’ behind a bar – basically using flair and passion when making drinks)
• Read every detail back to the customer, when taking a table or function booking.
• Always carry:

• • Pen
  • Notepad
  • Wine Opener
  • Beer opener/blade
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Gum Mint
• Be punctual, and be willing to stay back late.
• Say ‘We’ instead of ‘I’.
• Understand how to handle difficult situations with intoxicated patrons (they’ll know how to handle such a situation without aggravating the boozy customer).
• Be able to recommend a ‘good’ beer, wine, cocktail, rum, scotch or any other product, and be able to back up their claim with some factual support (i.e. say why the product is so good).
• Have a positive attitude and never forget that we are all in the hospitality industry to be hospitable.
• Show attitude and personality, but always show manners and respect.
• Is chivalrous (chivalry gets you tips… and it gets you noticed – but don’t let the ladies push in!).
• Check dry and wet stock levels at the beginning of every shift.
• Make more than one drink at once, and serve more than one customer if necessary.
• Promote a positive internal culture.
• Understand cultural differences in the industry.
• Have good eye contact, and a firm handshake.
• Is a ball of energy, focused on the customer.
• Goes into detail when a customer asks about the cocktail he or she just made, not just a reply of “it’s a Cosmo”. A good bartender will explain the ‘cocktail making’ process.
• Call customers ‘sir’ and ‘madam’ regardless of the style of their venue.
• Tidy up after themselves instantly (I push my bartenders to clean up their used cocktail shakers before moving onto the next customer, if you don’t already have bar-backs to do this).
• Leave their personal life at the door.
• Be knowledgeable in the products their bar sells.
• Upsell at any given chance.
• Pre-empt a customer’s order when their current drink is getting low. They’ll offer just before the customer is about to take their last sip.
• Engage themselves professionally, with a neat and tidy composure.
• Carry themselves with a positive personality! Customers love to see a positive and outgoing personality. This will also contribute to a positive staff culture.
• Serve two (or more) customers at once.
• Know the surrounding area fluently, and be able to give clear and concise navigational directions to customers if required.
• Communicate effectively through:
• Body language
• Writing
• Speaking
• Be relaxed and confident.
• Do tricks, tell jokes, laugh and be merry (all when appropriate).
• Remember the names and drinks of regular customers (another trick to get a million hypothetical points).

Send us a message today at Party Shakers to hire bartenders that have all of those qualities!

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