BAR ESSENTIALS
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Common Mistakes to AvoidCommon Mistakes to Avoid
Bartending is an art that requires a lot of skill, precision, and attention to detail. From mixing the perfect drink to interacting with customers, bartenders have a lot to handle. However, even the most experienced bartenders can make mistakes that can impact their work and their customer's experience. Keep reading to find out some of the most common mistakes bartenders make and how you can avoid them.
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More Than A Great Beer: Essential Tusker Beer Shandy RecipesMore Than A Great Beer: Essential Tusker Beer Shandy Recipes
More Than A Great Beer: Essential Tusker Beer Shandy Recipes
With a little Tusker Malt and a lot of passion, find out how a home-grown Kenyan Beer is turning the industry on its head in some very unexpected ways.
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Learn to Shake, Muddle and Layer a CocktailLearn to Shake, Muddle and Layer a Cocktail
Learn how to shake, muddle and layer cocktails like award winning Head Bartender, Max Hayward of Lab 22 (voted the UK's best bar in 2021 and the top Cocktail Bar in 2022). Max showcases three basic bar skills and techniques that will help you climb the career ladder.
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BAR BASICS FOR NEW BARTENDERS: ASK ME ANYTHING WITH JENNA BABAR BASICS FOR NEW BARTENDERS: ASK ME ANYTHING WITH JENNA BA
BAR BASICS FOR NEW BARTENDERS: ASK ME ANYTHING WITH JENNA BA
In this Ask Me Anything session industry expert, Jenna Ba, answers questions from our community, discussing Bar Basics for beginner bartenders.
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Top Tips for Building a Career in the Bar IndustryTop Tips for Building a Career in the Bar Industry
Top Tips for Building a Career in the Bar Industry
We asked industry experts for their top tips on building a career in the bar industry, Whether you want to make bartending a career or learn how to become a bar manager, check out their advice.
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6 WAYS TO GET PROMOTED IN THE BAR INDUSTRY6 WAYS TO GET PROMOTED IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
6 WAYS TO GET PROMOTED IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
Luke Whearty, owner of renowned bars, Operation Dagger and Byrdi, takes us through his six ways to get promoted and what you need to do to get noticed, in this helpful video.
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YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER WHEN...YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER WHEN...
Long nights, tired legs and aching muscles from pouring, shaking and stirring are some of the tell-tale signs of being a bartender. Then there are some less obvious ones that you will be all too familiar with.
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BAR SPEAK DICTIONARYBAR SPEAK DICTIONARY
From a pony to a chaser - do you know your bartender lingo? Use this useful guide to ensure your chat is on point behind the bar.
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ESSENTIAL BAR SKILLS: ORGANISING YOUR WORKSTATIONESSENTIAL BAR SKILLS: ORGANISING YOUR WORKSTATION
Well-organised workstations are the key to serving customers quickly and efficiently, and the best bars will be visually appealing without slowing down the bartenders working behind them.