With that much curiosity, you would think we’d be inundated with amazing resumes for bartender jobs. And, for the most part, it’s true. We have a regular stream of great resumes that come through, however, whether they make the cut in practice is a whole different story.

There are many resumes that come through because of all the glitz, glamour, and awards. But, in reality, it’s not all fun, games, parties and guest shifts all the time. It involves some serious grind, backed with lots of learning, and incredible challenges to keep up the standards.

So, where should you start, what skills do you need and how can you go about applying for that dream bartending job? Here are my key tips:

Firstly, it’s good to have an honest conversation with yourself. Have you mastered your current role? In the race to get there the fastest, we tend to skip steps, and sometimes overlook the importance of grasping the basics. This could include:

• Understanding how to shake a cocktail.
• How to best organise your workstation.
• How to muddle.

If you have any skillset weaknesses or knowledge gaps, work on filling them before moving up or changing roles because, unfortunately, sooner or later that shows. It’s a matter of clarity with yourself, and not comparing yourself with your peers. I really appreciate employees who are masters of their current role and show promise for the next step. That shows diligence and consistency.

Question to ask yourself would be: Do I know everything about the current role, and am I ready for more responsibility?

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That brings us to the importance of setting goals. When planning your career, set achievable short and long-term goals.

For example, learning how to handle your station from set up to closing is a short-term, achievable goal. A long-term goal could be the ability to handle the whole shift alone, without your supervisor, or team leader. Once you showcase a level of responsibility to any of your peer group, there is an automatic switch in respect and dependability.

It’s important to look for a bar that matches your personality type, interests, goals and ambitions. Do your own internal evaluation. What makes you happy? Perhaps it’s a relaxed tiki bar, or a formal cocktail bar – find what works for you. Next, shortlist and research the type of bar you love (given the amount of info on social media, it should be quite a fun and easy job!).

• Master your current role with the basics of bartending.
• Set achievable short and long-term goals.
• Never stop learning on the job, through e-learning courses, Masterclasses and downloadable resources.
• Find a bar that matches your personality and you'll thrive.

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