How can i become a bartender without going to bartending school?
Believe it or not, some states REQUIRE licenses for many food and beverage positions. I suggest you start with your county health office. They should be able to tell you what the license requirements are – or should be for the county or counties or the cities you want to work in. Get to know the bartender[s] in the establishment[s] you’re interested in working. Getting to know the managers also goes a long way. DON’T go in those places to get a buzz or get drunk. The best days and times to do your networking are Monday through Thursday: 2 PM to 4:30 PM and/or 9:00 PM to 10 PM. AND/OR, depending on the bar and state law, 12:45 AM until closing. Sometimes they’ll let you stay after closing, while they clean up and re-stock for the next business day. Saturday: 11 AM to 11:45 AM. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Sunday: Is a “pot luck” kind of day. It all depends on how busy that bar is. Many times, you could go in at 11:00 AM and chat with the bartender until “the crowd” starts coming in for the popul
