The Thirst Responder

A person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar, usually in a licensed establishment. Maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar. Generally, mix classic cocktails or make their own signature. Well, that will be the usual word to use to describe them or the nature of the work they do. The thirst responder, the BARTENDER.

It's a kind of work that needs skills, passion, confidence, and a positive attitude towards work. But most of all is the basic knowledge of the bar and the product knowledge. So in terms of product, ways, or method, and preparation to do the job, well, that will be too many to mention, that will take you far beyond what we can talk about.  Huge responsibilities, Too many to memorize, but then there will also be too many ways on how to handle every situation a bartender may be facing at work. 

 A good bartender will have a willingness to give their best and constantly learn new skills.And always have respect for customers, fellow staff and their venue.A good bartender will take pride in their appearance and be passionate about their craft.

The primary purpose of a bartender is not simply make drinks and put money in the till. The primary purpose of a bartender is to deliver warm and welcoming customer service, and give your guest the best nights of their lives.

A bartender in the restaurant? that is also a different thing. Different things if the establishment is just only bar, but when you are the bartender in a certain restaurant you will also have all the necessary knowledge regarding the restaurant food, service, table setting menu, taking orders, payment method, etc. From the moment your guest seated, starting from giving the menu up to payment until the clearing of the table mess, that all have to be done as the bartender.

The job difference between the bartender and the server?

The bartender can go out of the bar and help with the service, while the server cannot go inside the bar and do the job of the bartender, In some restaurant knowledge in the bar is not shared to everybody for the reason it may take some time of preparation, training, time and effort, usually on the busy days. But it can be done.

Will you be the bartender if you do not drink? 

Tasting their creations is a necessary part of ensuring balance and quality before the drinks can go. A bartender takes a plastic straw, dips it into a meticulously prepared drink and plugs the end with his or her finger, trapping the liquid inside until it's dispensed into his or her mouth then it's good to go.

On the other side, bartenders are more than happy to engage in conversation with a customer. It's all part of a day's work, along with shaking up cocktails, pouring out shots, pulling draught beers, and generally making everyone's day better. But it's up to the customer to conversate properly and respectfully.

Bartending is an art form and continuos learning path that never ends; it is not just about pulling pints and never has been. A bartender is a host, therapist, entertainer and a distraction from a normal life.