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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.


POPULAR IN WELLBEING

  • BARTENDER BALANCE

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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!


TRENDING IN CAREERS


DOWNLOAD: CAREER TOOLS

  • UPGRADE YOUR CV NOW

    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

    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

    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

    OPENING PROCEDURES CHEAT SHEET

    Start strong on your next shift and speed up those serves with our handy opening procedures cheat sheet.