by Bar Ninja | Apr 10, 2023 | Best Practices, Maintenance
For years draft beer has been rumoured to cause headaches, even with low consumption (1 or 2 beers). To date, the case has been made by many but the cause has not yet been found. Some people suspect it is from dirty beer lines filled with bacteria that cause a...
by Bar Ninja | Apr 10, 2023 | Best Practices, Soft Skills
If you are here, it is assumed you are a bartender in a local restaurant, pub or club. If not, you probably want to learn. This section begins with some grassroots essentials to becoming a good bartender. If you are bartending now, it is always good to review to keep...
by Bar Ninja | Apr 10, 2023 | Best Practices, Maintenance
10 Things your Bartenders should do TODAY! 1. Keep a clean bar during the shifts. I have seen a lot of bartenders who that think since they are busy it is OK to make a mess of the bar (because they think it makes them faster). In reality, they will misplace items and...
by Bar Ninja | Apr 10, 2023 | Best Practices, Soft Skills
Flair bartending! The term inspires so many things. Speed, juggling, balancing, choreography and even FIRE!! As absolutely awesome as flair bartending is, a lot of times I think we forget about the basics of flair. You are basically entertaining the guests. Whether it...
by Bar Ninja | Apr 10, 2023 | Best Practices, Soft Skills
This tip is so simple yet so powerful and will seem silly at first, yet in my last 3 experiences at bars in the DC area, this small step was not in their process, and it leaves the patron with an empty feeling as they leave the bar. What’s the tip you ask? Say...
