How to Get A Food Handling License – The Ultimate Guide

Many new food handlers don’t know the difference between a food handling license, food service certification, food handler certification, and … Read More

Is Bartending School Worth It?

A bartending school or class that teaches basic to advanced bartending can provide many benefits. But there are also drawbacks. This article … Read More

How to Get a Bartending License – The Ultimate Guide

What You Will Learn Many new bartenders don’t know the difference between a bartender license, training, certificate, or test. That’s … Read More

Food Manager Certificate: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How Much

In the fast-paced world of the food service industry, maintaining food safety is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. A … Read More

Top 20 Drinks Every Bartender Should Know

These are some of the most popular drinks a bartender should know. Whether a seasoned veteran or just starting the … Read More

Over 70 Bartender Terms To Know Before Your First Day

Just like any other business, bartenders have their own bartending terminology or bartender lingo. These words will come up during … Read More

TIPS® Certification & Serving Alcohol Training. What’s the Difference

Over the years, we have received several inquiries about the difference between (Training for Intervention Procedures) TIPS® certification and Serving … Read More

Electronic IDs Usher in the Future of ID Checking​

If your state isn’t using mobile apps or electronic scanners to verify someone’s identity, you should expect changes shortly. Only … Read More

Over 30 of The Best Bartender Guide Books

One of the best ways to learn new recipes and techniques about your favorite bartenders is to buy (rent or … Read More

Controlling Bartending Counts

When first entering the bartending world, you’ll be greeted with several new words or jargon (industry-specific terms). Some have become … Read More

What Should I Wear: Bartender Outfits

Clothes are a personal expression of who you are and what type of bartender you want to personify (mandatory uniform … Read More

How To Become A Bartender In California

If you like nightlife, you may wonder how to become a bartender in California. There are over 1 million bartenders … Read More

Federal, State, Local, and House
12 Bartender Rules Explained

While most think bartending is just making drinks and talking to customers, it’s much more complex. There are a lot … Read More

The Insurance & Risk Management Bar and Restaurant Owner’s Beginner’s Guide

Seemingly small daily choices can impact the risk you allow into your business. Most of the time, it’s done unknowingly … Read More

Best Shoes For Restaurant Workers

How much time are you thinking about your choices when getting ready? From your outfit to showering and remembering to … Read More

25 Frontend and Backend Jobs: A Look into Jobs at Bars and Restaurants

Bartending, while popular, isn’t the only job you can have at a bar or restaurant. There are a ton of … Read More

28 New Bartender Tips

We’ve compiled a list of the top 28+ new bartender tips to help you find suitable New Year’s goals and … Read More

Bartender Career FAQs & Statistics

Here are some US bartender statistics for those considering a career in bartending. This includes some frequently asked questions and … Read More

Free Bartenders Cover Letter Template and Advice

Below is a free bartender’s cover letter template for you to download and use. We hope this advice helps you … Read More

Is Bartending a Good Job & What’s It Like to Be a Bartender?

Despite persisting stereotypes about bartending being a stopover job, many people have found professional and financial success in tending bar … Read More

How Much is a Bartending License in Each State?

The cost of a bartending license varies depending on where you live, who your training provider is, and whether you … Read More

The 8 Bartender Skills That are Essential to Master

It takes more than just technical skill to be a great bartender. That said, it’s not a long-term career option … Read More

Bartending Tools You Should Know

An effortless job takes expertise and bartending is no exception. Just like skilled artists, bartenders employ drink knowledge and their … Read More

Bartending 101

How to Begin Bartending Bartending is a fun job that pays well. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment … Read More

Mixology Class

One of the terms you will encounter as a beginner bartender is mixology. Not to be confused with bartending, mixology … Read More

5 Impressive Bartending Tips from Master Bartenders

Starting a career in bartending is one of the best decisions you’ll make. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced … Read More

Put Some Flair Into Your Bartending

What is Flair Bartending? Flair bartending, also called flairtending, is the art of adding showmanship to the drink-making process to … Read More

Bartending Class

“Do I need to attend a bartending training course or bartending class to start working as a bartender?” The quick … Read More

How to Become a Bartender

Bartending is a legit career choice that more and more people are considering. After all, why not? It allows you … Read More

How Old Do You Have to Be to Be a Bartender?

The minimum bartending age in the US varies depending on where you live. Can you bartend at 18? Each state … Read More

How Much Do Bartenders Make?

Learning how much a bartender makes is one of the first concerns of anyone looking to start a career in … Read More

Everything you need to know about: Carding

Many policies and procedures are implemented at a bar, restaurant, or club. From state laws to house policies, it’s important … Read More

Characteristics of Under 21 Driver’s Licenses for All States

State Identifying Under 21 Driver’s License Elements Alaska License for minors is vertical with “UNDER 21 Until 00-00-0000” written in … Read More

Why Security and Alcohol Training Go Hand in Hand

Hospitality security isn’t just one person at the front of your bar. It actually is a mindset that needs to … Read More

5 Steps to Preventing Bartender Theft

Have you heard of the term shrinkage? Shrinkage refers to the liquor which is lost due to waste, spillage, and … Read More

25 of Your Most Popular Alcohol Serving Questions Answered

We have included 25 of the most frequently asked questions with answers that will assist you and your staff with … Read More

Job Search for Bars, Restaurants, and Nightclubs

Finding A New Job for Bartenders, Servers, and Managers Serving Alcohol offers an online search for bartenders, servers, waiters, waitresses, … Read More

Fostering a Respected Alcohol Serving Establishment

Bars and nightclubs can have a stigma to them if the image of the public isn’t carefully curated or monitored. … Read More

Bartender On the Job Training

Bartending is a popular profession. An estimated 600,000 jobs will open up in the next 20 years, according to the … Read More

15 Tips about Entry Control in Alcohol-Serving Establishments

When patrons are first entering an alcohol-serving establishment, it’s essential to take the necessary precautions so that no one, underage … Read More

Is your staff harassing customers? Here’s how to fix it!

The Customer Always Comes First Patron harassment comes in many forms. It can be a subtle as a sigh, an … Read More

Are You a “Bad Bar”? Eight Risky Behaviors You Should Fix Today

Sometimes, the general attitude and feeling of your bar can change. A bad hire or a new group of customers … Read More

Protect Your Bartender Certification By Knowing Your State Laws

To become a рrоfеѕѕіоnаl bаrtеndеr, уоu nееd tо gеt the рrореr training іn responsible alcohol service. A Bartender Certification gіvеѕ уоu … Read More

Why We Need Bartenders And Servers To Care

What is an employee’s understanding of the “Duty of care?”  The duty of care is to “CARE”.  Bartenders and servers … Read More