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LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
Working in the bar industry can be tough. It’s important to look after yourself and your mental health. Lauren Paylor, Focus on Health founder, shares her top tips.
FRESH THINKING AWAY FROM THE BAR: CREATIVITY AT HOME
FRESH THINKING AWAY FROM THE BAR: CREATIVITY AT HOME
Check out these tips from Rebecca Seal, award winning lifestyle and personal development writer, for sparking creativity at home during strange and unusual times. Read now.
BUILDING YOUR CAREER IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
BUILDING YOUR CAREER IN THE BAR INDUSTRY
How do you build a career in the bar industry? We hear from four leading experts who share insight into the current industry roles and how to get them with tips for success. Learn more now.
HANDLING HOLIDAY SEASON: STAYING HEALTHY AS A BARTENDER
HANDLING HOLIDAY SEASON: STAYING HEALTHY AS A BARTENDER
Staying healthy as a bartender in this industry is especially important during the busier seasonal months. Read industry experts Merly Kammerling and Tim Etherington Judge top tips for self-care.
ARE YOU CV READY? HOW TO UPSKILL AND IMPRESS
ARE YOU CV READY? HOW TO UPSKILL AND IMPRESS
Your CV is a simple way to show future employers the best of yourself, and building it is an ongoing process. As you gain new skills and experiences, your CV will expand to include all the talents which would be valuable to a new role. Stephen Waters, MD at Watershed, outlines some key ways to make your CV stand out to employers.
Keeping Well Now and When Taking On Your New Challenge
Keeping Well Now and When Taking On Your New Challenge
As bar professionals busy schedules and serving others is a given but we can often ignore our own needs. Diageo Programme Manager and Mental Health Practitioner, Renee Floer, gives tips on looking after yourself away from the bar and if returning.
BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM
BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM
The bartending journey has been a long one, filled with many ups and downs. Senior bartender Simon Aukett delves into the past, present and future of bartending.
Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions
Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions
In an industry that is continuously evolving, it is important to break boundaries and stay ahead of the curve. From plant-based drinks to a simplified back bar, leading bartender Thomas Aske lets us in on some of the exciting bar trends he is forecasting for 2020.
ONE MILLION* WAYS TO BUILD A CAREER IN THE BAR BUSINESS
ONE MILLION* WAYS TO BUILD A CAREER IN THE BAR BUSINESS
When I grow up I want to be a… bartender? Whilst many of us may not have originally intended to join the hospitality industry, the wide range of backgrounds that get involved have never truly been matched with equally diverse career options; until now.
BIG SHAKES AND HOT TAKES: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
BIG SHAKES AND HOT TAKES: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
Out with the old, in with the new; with another year behind us, we asked 3 leading trade figures what big topics they expect to be dominating the industry.
FINDING THE BALANCE: BARTENDER REFLECTIONS ON 2018
FINDING THE BALANCE: BARTENDER REFLECTIONS ON 2018
With the new year around the corner, there’s no better time to contemplate on how the past year went down and to consider what’s ahead in 2019 on a professional and personal level. We talked to some of our favourite drink slingers around the globe to get their thoughts and hear what resolutions they’ll not be sticking to come February.
make your venue stand out from the crowd
make your venue stand out from the crowd
With new bars popping up on every corner, it’s never been more important to stay ahead of the curve. We talk to leaders of the hospitality industry to find out what separates them from the pack.