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Career Tips & Wellbeing for Bartenders
As bar professionals, busy schedules and serving others is a given, but personal wellbeing needs can often fall by the wayside. This industry is fun and fast-paced, but often with late nights and unpredictable hours.
Find out how you can balance your career and lifestyle.
WELLBEING: WATCH NOW
MASTERCLASS: INDUSTRY AFTER HOURS
Brought to you by Johnnie Walker. In this Masterclass, join Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote, Global Gastronomer Mark Moriarty and special guests, sharing their top tips and advice on how to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
SIMPLE STRETCHES FOR BAR PROFESSIONALS
Day to day life as a bar professional can be tough on your body so it’s important to look after yourself. Bar professional and wellbeing expert Camille Vidal gives simple tips and stretches that be easily incorporated into any routine.
NUTRITION 101: MARK MORIARTY & KIRSTEN BROOKES
Chef Mark Moriarty & Nutritionist Kirsten Brooks chat about ways to keep your nutrition in check as a busy bar professional, including lots of delicious meal ideas live on Instagram. Watch on demand now!
WELLBEING TIPS: TRISTAN STEPHENSON & CAMILLE VIDAL
No stone is left unturned as industry insiders Tristan Stephenson and Camille Vidal chat all things wellbeing in our first episode of Bar Stories, live on Instagram! Watch on demand now.
On the Podcast
HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
In this Bar Chat episode, Tim Philips and Jamie Jones join host Tristan Stephenson to share their experience and insider tips on how to look after yourself in the industry. From diet to relationships, no stone is left unturned.
KEEPING WELL AND ADAPTING TO CHANGE
As the industry embraces change and adapts to new ways of working, Tristan Stephenson takes time out with Renee Floer and Natasha Bermudez to discuss ways to manage change and keep well.
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BARTENDER BALANCE
Staying active and positive has never been more important for this industry. Experienced bar professionals Camille Vidal, Jamie Jones and Alex Kratena share their tools for achieving balance in everyday life.
THE BARTENDER’S DETOX PLAN
Professional Nutritionist and Author of ‘The Detox Bible’ Rob Hobson shares his top tips for rebooting your system after a busy festive season behind the bar re-energising you.
LOW SUGAR SERVES: HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Drinks trends tend to come and go but low sugar serves aren’t going away. Tim Philips-Johansson looks at how to offer low sugar drinks without losing flavour.
HOW TO BE A HEALTHY BARTENDER
Bar Manager Zdenek Kastanek gives his top tips on how to keep positive, stay focused and become a happy, healthy busy bartender.
DOWNLOAD: WELLBEING TOOLS
SELF CARE PLANNER
Build in rhythm to your week with our self-care planner and checklist. Whether it's quizzing with friends, listening to the Bar Chat Podcast or creating a new cocktail serve.
A GUIDE TO DIFFERENT SWEETENERS
Reduce sugar levels but maintain the balance of a drink, with our helpful guide to sweeteners and their GI.
GET TO GRIPS WITH LOW / NO
Single-or zero-unit alternatives are a great way to expand drink options. Download our guide to low and no alcohol now.
WELLNESS TIPS AND TRICKS
Expert tips from Kirsten Brooks from Eat yourself to Health and Camille Vidal from La Maison Wellness on how to live a sustainable and healthy lifestyle between shifts.
CAREERS
Hear inspirational stories from bartenders around the globe, learn how to strike the elusive ‘work-life balance’ and discover our top resources to keep you loving what you do.
Learn from the best in the business! Whether you want to upskill, find out about opportunities in the industry or progress in your career, we've got all the tools to help you on the way.
Check out the latest Career articles now.
TUNE IN: CAREER TIPS
BAR CHAT: CAREERS IN THE INDUSTRY
In this podcast episode, host Tristan Stephenson chats to Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote and World Class bartender Grant Sceney about their different career paths and the challenges and highlights they have experienced so far.
WATCH: WORLD CLASS WINNER CATCH UP
Jack Sotti caught up with World Class Bartender of the Year Bannie Kang, on how she has been affected by the current situation and to share some exclusive top tips!
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12 TOP TIPS FOR PERFECTING YOUR CV
Stephen Waters, MD at Watershed, outlines his 12 top tips to make your CV stand out to employers.
BUILDING YOUR CAREER IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
Four industry experts share their expertise on career paths in the bar industry and exactly how to get there.
WHAT MANAGERS LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING
We’ve got the inside scoop from managers of some of the World’s 50 Best Bars who reveal exactly what they’re looking for when it comes to hiring new team members.
WHY YOU SHOULD ENTER A COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Ever thought of entering a cocktail competition? Now is the time! Discover the benefits to entering a competition as well what the judges are really looking for.
DOWNLOAD: CAREER TOOLS
UPGRADE YOUR CV NOW
With help from Stephen Waters, MD at Watershed, we have created this handy downloadable to help you put your best self forward and create a CV that makes an impact
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CREATING VIDEOS AT HOME
Stay connected with your customers away from the bar by sharing videos regularly through your own channels. Follow our tips on how to successfully create amazing videos at home!
HOW TO STAND OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Your go-to guide to creating scroll stopping cocktail social media posts from your own home. From lighting and props, to captions and posting tips.
OPENING PROCEDURES CHEAT SHEET
Start strong on your next shift and speed up those serves with our handy opening procedures cheat sheet.
