Bartending School

Bartenders make about 70% of their take home pay in tips. The top bartenders can make around $100,000 per year.

In the United States Bartenders are frequently considered the aristocracy of the working class, revered by the blue collar worker. There is a mythos about the trade; the abilities of a bartender are expected to go far beyond the obvious drink making and food serving. Bartenders (Barkeeps, drinkslingers or simply: "tenders") provide solace to the downtrodden drinking man, company for the lonely, entertainment for the bored and useful information to visitors. For example a bartender might be called upon to recommend a restaurant for dinner, a theater for a show, the day's sports scores, the marital status of women lounging in the bar area, as well as a wide breadth of general trivia regarding stocks, cars, wine, sports, politics and history. In some states within the USA, you may need to become certified before taking a bartending job. This is not true in all states, but it is best to learn the laws concerning your area. Also, there are thousands of drinks to learn. In some regions a drink may go by different names than in other regions. So, learning what your locals call a popular drink is the key. Also, keeping up with new drinks takes a person with a really superior memory.