A bartending job is much harder than people might think. The bartender has many duties and responsibilities, and works long and hard for his or her money. Some people believe that the first profession in the world was in politics, and the second, bartending. Tending a bar is rather tricky, so bartending schools provide bartending training to show potential barkeeps the tricks of the trade.

The atmosphere of an establishment will often depend on the personality of the person, or persons tending bar, as they are often part of the entertainment. This is especially true with flair bartenders. If the guy or gal behind the bar is feisty and fun, then it tends to make the patrons in the bar upbeat and jolly.

So, in this profession you not only have to learn the bartending skills but you have to really be a people person. You will likely have to listen to the customer’s troubles, as well as confessions. You will have to entertain. You will also have to serve as an age patroller because it is your responsibility to make sure that everyone you serve is of legal drinking age. So, duties are definitely not limited to mixing drinks.

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