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Catering and bartending services involve individuals or companies that provide food service at remote sites. The most common are those that serve food for special occasions, conferences and events such as parties, concerts and fairs among many others. Caterers are responsible for preparing the menu, making plans with the clients, following the instructions of clients, and hiring the people who will cook and serve the food. Bartenders, on the other hand, are also hired by caterers to prepare, mix and serve drinks to guests. Catering and bartending services usually serve as event caterers with a waiting staff at dining tables or at buffets. They work closely with the clients before the event and often...

Whether you decide to work as a bartender to make a living or just want to know how to make drinks for your own persona life, bartending skills are a great thing to learn. You never know when one of your guests is going to want a nice drink and at least now you will know how to do it. You don't have to go through an entire bartending course to learn the basic bartending skills. One of the bartending basics is learning how to mix a screwdriver. This is one of the most popular drinks in the world, so chances are whether you work at a bar or are just serving for a few friends, at least one person is going to want one of these delicious drinks. To make it you simply mix vodka with orange juice. It...

Facebook has over 400 million members world wide. It just surpassed Google in traffic, and the average Facebook user is logging in at least twice a day. The question remains, are you on it? You are most likely already using Facebook to connect with family and friends, but it is also a great way to promote your business, get some SEO (search engine optimization) and drive some traffic to your site. Facebook has the power to connect hundreds of thousands of people together all across the World (or even two cities away!) Which means, creating a promotion for your bartender business is as easy as reading numbers. There are a lot of power strategies and tactics you can implement, but be wary: know the...

The easiest and quickest way to become a bartender is a through a bartending school. In a short period of time, a week or two, you can be fully trained and ready to work. At a Bartending School the classroom is set up like an actual cocktail lounge classroom. Everything is real except the liquor. The instructor shows you how to mix the drink and than you go behind the bar and practice. It's like on the job training where you learn by doing. Some people enter into bartending roles from server or bar back positions. They primarily learn the trade on the job. This initially appears to be an inexpensive alternative to a bartending school but in reality often is not. This is time consuming and there is...

A lot of times when people open a new bar or are throwing a big party, they always seem to forget something. It's usually one of the "bartender tools" that are necessary but are also easily forgettable. The "bartenders tools" are very important, some are optional and you can live without, but in my experience when you forget lemons is when people want lemondrops or tequila shots. When you don't have lime wedges, everybody orders Margaritas or Mojitos. So in the Holiday Spirit for the party season. I have put together a little checklist of "bartender tools" that you might need. This is basically for those of you who wish to start their own home bar from scratch, are having a party, or just wish to...

A restaurant manager is entrusted with the smooth functioning of the entire restaurant. This top level position is entrusted with a lot of responsibilities. Managing a restaurant would require addressing various problems, issues and different situations effectively and swiftly as well. Some of the restaurant management jobs profile include keeping the staff well informed and in tune with the goals of the organization, keeping consumers happy, fueling the restaurant's growth and keeping a check on the accounts among other responsibilities. Organization for Success: Every good manager understands the need for proper organization. From keeping account of things bought for the day to paying employee...

Everywhere the world over, drinks are a crucial part of parties, weddings and other social functions. Drinks come in different tastes and are either alcoholic or non alcoholic. If you want to serve you guests with the best mix, then you need a professional bartender. I am here to tell you of ABC Bar tending School where they train people to become experts as far as drinks are concerned. A bartender needs to know which drinks to mix to get what results. He should also know how to do this at a high speed without messing up the drinks or infuriating the people he is serving be they guests in a party or customers in a bar. They are also taught how to know different drinks by their names and also how to...

We know that so many super intellectual individuals with unbelievable IQs, check out of society and take on remedial jobs. In studying this phenomenon, it appears that the very high IQ people look at human endeavors and society and just shake their heads at it all. Almost to the point that they do not wish to participate and follow the mindless masses, who incidentally bore them silly, and if we consider this, we ought not be too surprised. Of course, some super intellectual and high IQ people become bartenders or psychologists and instead of participating in society they simply study the species from the outside looking in. Some might say that this withdrawal and approach to society and culture is...

How can I make myself marketable to Hospitality employers? Where can I find the best Hyatt jobs, best Hilton jobs, best Starwood jobs, best Marriott jobs and best Hospitality careers? These are questions that I hear all the time. Another question I hear is; what are the best hospitality management careers? As a Hospitality trainer and consultant, I usually recommend what I consider to be the TOP TEN HOSPITALITY CAREERS WEBSITES. See full list below. The list will also be available soon at on the new hospitality blog page - I must confess that is my favorite hospitality jobs search website for the best hospitality jobs online. TOP TEN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CAREERS WEBSITES 1) - 2) - 3...

Lots of thinking arises in mind when we hear the word "chef". Nearly everyone associates the word with fine dining eating places and French sauces. Generally, the image of a chef comes with a big chef's cap perched on a head. This is by far the most common descriptions that people call up when they think of a chef. Along with this image comes a certain degree of admiration. Executive chef job is the most well-liked career in the culinary industry. Actually, almost everyone who takes up a degree in culinary arts intend to follow a line of business as a chef. Unsurprisingly, there are thousands of culinary schools all over the world. With the growing popularity of this executive chef job, many chef...

Bar Mitzvah ceremonies, confirmations, weddings, and engagements parties- all these will require one to choose a bartending service. Using professional bartenders is one of the best options. This is because the highly trained bartenders will know how to mix the drinks in the right quantities. They will probably have trained at a Toronto bartending school and they will be licensed bartenders. To choose the best Toronto bartenders for an event, one will have to consider a few things from the offered list of licensed bartenders. Some professional bartenders in Canada give one the option of using their alcohol or bringing their own. Their major responsibility is to serve the guests at the event whether...

Some people might have the misconception that bartending is mainly for men but I believe that there could be and probably are, just as many women bartending now days as there are men. It is an awesome career to get into or just a good, fun job to have for some extra income. Many people start out just doing it on the side, along with a daytime career of their choice, just for getting the chance to meet new, interesting people or just to have some extra income, to help them out with all of the expenses that go along with daily living, or to pay off some old debts. Whatever reason that has been chosen to become a bartender, I am almost positive that your bartending job is fulfilling you in every way...

This is a very late post, and New Year's Eve is QUICKLY upon us! If you are a Mobile Bartender, I hope you have booked a gig for New Year's! This final day of the year is the ULTIMATE celebration for both you and your guests, and you are Guaranteed to make a TON of MONEY if you plan your night correctly! Below is a quick list of tips and tricks that my bartenders and I use at our New Year's Events to insure success! 1. Dress-Up! It's New Year's! Dress up and look great. I always like to add a silly hat or glasses to my attire to help get in the mood and show everyone that I am the "Life of the Party." Everyone else will be in the mood to party like there is no tomorrow, so be prepared to do the same...

A restaurant manager is entrusted with the smooth functioning of the entire restaurant. This top level position is entrusted with a lot of responsibilities. Managing a restaurant would require addressing various problems, issues and different situations effectively and swiftly as well. Some of the restaurant management jobs profile include keeping the staff well informed and in tune with the goals of the organization, keeping consumers happy, fueling the restaurant's growth and keeping a check on the accounts among other responsibilities. Organization for Success: Every good manager understands the need for proper organization. From keeping account of things bought for the day to paying employee...

As an owner/operator or manager of a food service operation that serves liquor, wine, and/or beer, it is most important that you make sure the waiters are getting proper bar service. In my consulting work, there have been too many times when the waiters gets slowed down or thrown off balance because of poor bar service. Now, I have been a bartender in the past, and it is not an easy job. There are many times when the waitstaff orders improperly, does not have the correct glasses set up for pouring, does not pick up drinks on time etc. This makes life hard for the bartender keeping him/her from providing proper service for the waitstaff and customers sitting at the bar. In every waiter training...

ign="center">nightclub city facebook Maybe you've observed the recent new Facebook game that's shortly threatening to rival video games like Farmville and take over the world of social games. The one I'm talking about, of course, is NightClub City. In the event you're having hassle getting a grasp of the best way of issues in Nightclub City, you're not alone. I do know of fairly a couple of individuals who acquired into the game anticipating it to be simple as pie and have been shortly frustrated. In reality, I was one among them. Oh sure, it's a lot of fun. With so many gamers already when the game hasn't even progressed out of its beta levels, you understand it needs to be fun. However that's just...

Barmaid jobs Montreal have special attractions due to its social setting and the concept of working at a never-ending party. Undoubtedly the career of bartenders is lucrative enough specifically for the younger socialite crowd. This is among the top most appealing jobs. The appearance of this profession is no doubt very alluring especially for the bartenders in the club scene. Money is the other side of the huge popularity of this profession. It is really possible for a good bartender to make a huge amount of money over the night. A busy night behind the bar paves the path to a huge sum of money undoubtedly. It is always better to have some knowledge about the job from the very beginning and Hull...

Whether you are learning to become a bartender or you want to start making extra money as a Private Party Bartender (a bartender who works weddings, parties, etc), it is important to know which tools you really do need to be familiar with and which ones you should own before starting. The following is a short list of your MOST essential bartending tools.  It will not include EVERY tool, but it will discuss the MOST important ones. 1.  Your Shaker For a bartender, the shaker is the most important part of his or her arsenal.  WHY?  For starters, so many drinks are made with this tool (shots, martinis, etc) that you need one that works and works well.  I highly recommend you spend a little extra...

Bartending is a fun and challenging career, that allows you to work in an exciting atmosphere, making friends and acquaintances, and joining people during their most celebrated and joyous occasions. However the path to becoming a bartender can be daunting, with hidden challenges lurking in the shadows, and difficulties arising at every turn. However all you need is diligence, skill, and perseverance, and you can attain a profitable and enlightening career serving drinks to appreciative patrons. It is a common misconception that you have to go to Bartending School and get certified to become a bartender. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most bartenders have no formal training at all, and many...

You can get a ton of new clients from Word-of-Mouth Advertising. Well, the new lingo is "Word-of-Mouse!" Traditional advertising can be very expensive and have dismal results. Social Media on the other hand, can be extremely powerful...and it's free! Are you using Social Media to promote your Bartending Business? The Top Business books of 2009 are all Internet and Social Media related. The first step is to make sure you have a blog or website. Once you have your online presence, you can send traffic from the networking sites to your website! How to get started: There are hundreds of social networking sites you can choose from on the web. But you don't need to sign up for more than a small handful...

When you see advertisements for flight attendant jobs and you know that you do meet the minimum requirements, you should give some thought to applying for one of these jobs. Since most airlines advertise for the flight attendants they need online, you can also submit your resume electronically. The best thing to do is to submit both an electronic and a hard copy just to make sure that the airline does receive it because strange things do seem to happen to documents transmitted online. However, make sure that the ad does not specify that the airline will not accept hard copies. The online questionnaires that airlines have do not take the place of sending a resume or an interview. They are just...

Ever since I was a kid, I loved to go out to eat. Everything was very different and exciting. All the different foods that you could get - totally unlike the food at home. The food at home was great, but this was different. Besides, I could never get a Shirley Temple at home. Back in high school, I got a fill in job as a busboy at a very expensive, continental restaurant in my town. Little did I know, but that made me look at restaurants, their personnel and how they did business differently forever. Luckily, this was a very clean, will run establishment. It is gone now, but a lot of people that I know remember it fondly. First, Pippin's was my first job of hard labor. It taught me to think and...

Jobs are almost available everywhere today, from your local supermarket to highly established companies. However low or high you are in rank one should remember that experience does count and even a simple job would be fun and exciting if you put your heart into it. Taking this into view, catering jobs are also an area where one could try out as the job scopes involve various responsibilities and they are indeed filled with experience to gain. Therefore, if you're planning to get a full time or even a part time job you could always inquire on the available job positions in this area. One of the first examples of jobs that are related to the catering sector would be the cooks or the chefs. It doesn't...

Finding catering jobs Miami is simple as long as you know how to look and where to look. Catering jobs Miami are found in the same way you get to find caterers for your event. There are several ways and methods you can use to scan for opportunities. The following tips should help you find the right catering jobs Miami. Ask people Surely, you know someone who have worked or someone who knows someone who have worked for a caterer before. It's good to ask people who have had past experiences working for caterers. They can give you pointers on how to apply for the job or how to get in contact with the employer. You'll also get to learn what job opportunities await you. If you want to work on a long term...

In House keeping jobs A housekeeper is responsible for all aspects of cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, food preparation, polish silver, watering plants, care of household pets, dealing with tradesmen and flower arranging. A housekeeper would not necessarily be able to drive. A housekeeper can be a daily or live in role and can be full or part time. [removed] [removed] Are you looking for housekeeping jobs (or) are you a potential employer? If so you can use this specialist domestic jobs website to search for applicants who are specifically looking for work as staff in the domestic jobs market. If you have a specific domestic job vacancies then search for the right source on internet to register...

There will always be employment out there for the experienced hospitality worker however what type of establishment will you work for? To answer this question you first have to have an understanding of the different types of organisations there are, what their goals and objectives are and how they operate. Then you can make a decision that best fits what your goals and personality requires. The following will give you a very broad overview of the different types of businesses there are within the industry. However you must remember that no two hotels or clubs or restaurants will operate the same or have the same objectives so this is a very general overview. We will only deal with the main types of...

Tending a bar can be a task that is more difficult than it may initially appear. However, whether you're doing so at home or at a professional location, there are a few tools which can help improve your effectiveness in bar tending. Here are a few important bar tending tools to help you fulfill your important role as well as you possibly can. Let's start with the most basic basics. The ones that you probably already have, and if you don't, that you can buy at a local grocery store. These bar tending tools are so obvious that if you fail to have them, you just fail. End of story. A good bottle opener is the first thing. If you're serving up beers, especially foreign ones, this will sometimes be...

Successfully managing a restaurant is dependent largely on the personality and leadership qualities of the individual in power. The classic proverb, "power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely" is as true in the restaurant industry as it is in government. Many experts in the food service industry have said that the manager sets the attitude for the entire staff. If he is indifferent and acts as if serving customers is a chore, than the rest of the employees will quickly pick up this point of view. The food service industry can be a very high pressured job. You must consistently serve hot, quality food in a timely manner while also seeing to the other needs of the guests such as tables...

Have you ever thought it might be a fun job organizing all those end-of-year company Christmas parties? Or managing company events such as employee training or team-building seminars? Well, if you have, a corporate hospitality job might be the career choice for you. Companies wishing to inform, entertain, or educate their clients, staff or stakeholders use the services of the corporate hospitality industry to organize their seminars, events or parties. This sector is one of the most dynamic and exciting and offers a remarkable variety of corporate hospitality jobs. If you are interested in the catering industry - this job will take you to different venues, be it the company's facilities, convention...

You've kicked it around and looked at the pros and cons and have decided to become a restaurant manager. Where do you go from here? You'll need to get the experience and education as well as choose the kind of restaurants you want to run and which departments in which to specialize. Let's focus on experience. A restaurant manager has to have a good handle on all aspects of his or her store from the host or hostess to the dishwasher and every job in between. More often than not, a restaurant manager begins his career working the stoves and ovens to produce quality food in a timely manner and anyone that has experience in the kitchen knows that it can be pressure packed back there. The head cook...

There are many people searching and wondering, what will they do with their lives, what kind of job would truly give them the satisfaction that they desire and of course some pretty good income as well. People spend so much time worrying and wondering that they sometimes just get caught up in the tough times and soon find themselves just settling for something that they really do not even enjoy. Some people might think that bartending would be a super job for them to get into, whether it be to just make a little extra money on the side, perhaps during their college years or some even choose bartending as a career and find out that you can actually enjoy a good, comfortable living, once you get your...

Do you want to have a leg up on the competition so that you get the desired job? There are a number of things that you need to consider when applying for a job and one of them is having a good waitress resume. This is how you get an edge over your competitors. Many things are required for becoming a waitress and the required qualities should be depicted clearly on your resume. Apart from hospitality, a number of things are required for becoming a waitress. A few tips that you could follow to write an excellent waitress resume are given below: 1. Mention about your personal appearance in the resume as looks do matter in this kind of job. There is no need to write your resume in more than two pages...

Profile of the week: The Beverage Director/Beverage Manager Does your hotel, high volume restaurant, nightclub or country club have a beverage director or beverage manager? If the answer is yes, do they know what their job description is? The beverage director/manager is put in place to oversee the entire beverage operation. As a member of the management team, they are in charge of hiring all beverage related personnel, negotiating and purchasing all of the beverages and beverage equipment needed by the business, creating and maintaining the standards in regards to the beverage operation. Another key area is establishing proper inventory levels and the controls required to keep the company's profit...

Hospitality jobs are one of the most popular jobs nowadays. It is a carer in which there is a big demand for workers, not only in the local market but also for the international arena. Not only is the industry in demand, it is very important too. Just think how things would be, if no body is willing to serve you or take care of your needs when you go on your grand vacation. That wouldn’t be a vacation at all! The Job Hospitality jobs are basically jobs that involve the act of giving service to people. This could be done in a way that you accommodate people in a certain place and do your best by giving a specific service just to make them feel at home. In short, you become hospitable. Jobs like...

Soda siphons and carbon dioxide cylinders are essential tools in bars or cocktail lounges. If you are planning on launching your own bar and restaurant business, these two are what you cannot do without. These would be your key to creating those mixed drinks and cocktails that would make your bar stand out from the rest. Of course, the success of your business highly depends on the skills of your bartender or mixologist just as a restaurant rely heavily on the expertise and creativity of chefs and a coffee shop rely on their baristas. There are different types of bars that would cater to different types of people. They all offer a place for people to party or to relax and unwind after a day's hard...

ign="center"> Soda siphons and carbon dioxide cylinders are essential tools in bars or cocktail lounges. If you are planning on launching your own bar and restaurant business, these two are what you cannot do without. These would be your key to creating those mixed drinks and cocktails that would make your bar stand out from the rest. Of course, the success of your business highly depends on the skills of your bartender or mixologist just as a restaurant rely heavily on the expertise and creativity of chefs and a coffee shop rely on their baristas. There are different types of bars that would cater to different types of people. They all offer a place for people to party or to relax and unwind...

If you’re looking for a private party bartender, be sure to set your standards high. Not only should this person be knowledgeable when pouring drinks, but they also need to bring a great personality. All of this should be done while maintaining a high level of professionalism, and the perfect mix of fun and hard work! A bartender should be in direct contact with their potential client before the event. This way they are familiar with exactly what is expected of them, answer any questions for their client, and build a friendly relationship so they are comfortable the night of the event. Your bartender should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the event to familiarize themselves with the area they...

It's not uncommon for people in the bartending trade to don't know what exactly a cover letter is and why it is very good to write one? A resume cover letter is usually sent with a job application to supply background details, and also to display your interest in the particular job. A cover letter must show the employer that you have a distinctive background that is specifically what the company needs, and convinces the recruiting officer to contact you for an interview. Because of its specific nature, a cover letter must be always created in accordance with the job opening and the company you are applying to. There are companies that ask applicants to affixa cover letter to the resume. Composing a...

The Strategy To Picking Up Bartenders in Bars – Part 1   Leaning over the marble bar and at the top of my voice I order a vodka tonic, the young blonde girl behind the bar looks at me inquisitively and asks about my vintage ¾ length velvet jacket I’m wearing and remarks she likes it.   I smile …   Without pausing she quickly and effortlessly places a crisp tonic water and a shot of vodka on a obviously designer made serviette with the emblem “IVY”, for I was at the Ivy night spot, know to celebrities and stars around the world as the club where you pick up glamour girls. Tonight was my night to shine.   It had been three solid weeks where I didn’t go out at nighttime. I was working...

Tips are not common in Rio de Janeirol. However, if someone gives you good or special service, then you might consider giving him or her tip. That is if you are a tourist. Brazilians generally do not hand out tips. If you are a tourist, then it is understandable if you leave bills on the table after your meal. In fact, the service people will appreciate this gesture of yours. Almost all bars and restaurants have "Servico" written in the bill. This means service fee. It is 10% of the total amount. If you want the service provider to have additional aside from this, then you can give them the money separately. At bars, bartenders do not handle cash. You ask for the bill and he brings you the total...

Female bartenders are pretty smart when it comes to being aware of how men make advances on them. They see all types of men every night they work. Hapless drunks who just want someone to be with; young studs who see themselves as God's gift to women; guys who get rejected by everyone else, so they make their last ditch effort with the barmaid. Here's some tips to help that female bartender, who you thinks is hot, change her mind and go out with you. 1) She's the only girl in the room. A lot of guys that try to get somewhere with the barmaid have already made the circuit around the room. And she watched them make that circuit. No girl wants to be someone's desperate attempt to get laid. You've got to...

If you are to take up the art of bar tending you need to have the right tools. These tools are essential to the profession. They are what allows you to mix, stir, shake and store your drinks. Without the right tools to practice at home bar tending will be harder to learn. Here is a list of tools you must have to be good at this profession or maybe just a hubby. These can easily be found in any bar supply store or a liquor store. Essential Bar-tending tools Wine Opener, not just any wine opener, you should Invest in the waiter's wine opener. Why? Well, because apart from the long cork screw, it has a sharp blade edge and bottle opener. Get a Cocktail Shaker - there are two types of shakers, the...

If you are also one of those individuals who love to occupy a job in the field of bartender, then set your toes and get ready to prepare an effective resume cover letters. This article will deal with the facts which are required to create an effective and valuable cover letter for this field. I am quite sure that you will be helped by this piece of writing. Preparing a cover letter for this field is not a bed of roses. You need to stand on your toes and pay a heed at every aspect which is linked with it. You must utilize every muscle to prepare a fresh and effective cover letter for your resume. The next section of this article will deal with the tips which are essential to make a fresh and...

Culinary art schools are part of the fashion world and are the foundation for many high-profile chefs. Culinary art schools are responsible for turning out some of the flashiest and most impressive new kings and queens of the kitchen. Culinary art schools are unique in terms of the variety of course topics they cover in their syllabus. A detailed study of food gastronomy would be another highlighting feature of these schools. Culinary schools are designed for those who have a passion for food and the food service industry, which, lucky for you, is growing in leaps and bounds. Culinary schools are very expensive to run. Practical (kitchen) classes must have small chef-to-student ratios, and equipment...

The catering industry is a $6 billion business, and it is expected to grow in the future. Given this, it can be expected that there are a lot of employment opportunities in the catering industry. The good new is these opportunities are open to almost all age groups, especially to those who are looking for part time work. This includes college students and homemakers who are looking for extra income. In addition, the high turn over in the catering industry assures people that there are plenty of jobs to go around. Among the jobs that are available include chefs, cooks, wait staff and food preparation workers. Basically, food preparation workers are the people who prepare the ingredients that chefs...

When it comes to hospitality and jobs within hospitality, most people at some time in their career will have worked for a hotel in one form or another. Hotels range massively from basic places to sleep through to lavish 5 star world famous landmarks through to even 7 star in the Dubai with the best of everything from Michelin star food and world class wine through to having the best in pampering and spa facilities. If we take London for example, there are over 700 hotels to choose from so one is not short on choice. Working for a hotel can indeed be a great experience. Usually with a large mix of cultures and personalities within an establishment, there is always something interesting or...

When it comes to hiring wait staff, you have to be very careful in not only who you hire, but being able to screen them well. Being one of the highest areas where turn over is a problem, you can save yourself a great deal of time and headache by simply being more careful in your selection of wait staff as you do hiring in the first place. One of the areas where may restaurant managers fall short is in the questions they ask during the all too important interview process. Often, just happy to fill the space, they set themselves up on a cycle of hiring where they end up having to repeat the process many more times over than they would have, had they just been a bit more selective as they hired. Here...

No matter the talent you have, or how prestigious the culinary school you graduate from, you can't expect to become a chef; or an executive chef overnight. For example, the executive chef is responsible for the success or failure of an entire restaurant. It takes time to earn that level of expertise and trust. Here are some simple steps to becoming a chef, to help you plan your chef career properly. Commis Chef- This is where you start your training, a "junior chef" in the Commis Chef position. This is where, in the culinary arts you learn, to decide whether this is the right career for you. During this position, you will receive the training you need to work up the ladder, get a feel for what it's...

ign="center"> Hospitality Career does not only pertain to a single job. It is mainly a field in which you can choose from a vast variety of specialties. It is a fact that learning about these different fields could be fun. However, a person can only do much to a limited extent, which is why having a specialization is a must. With all the possibilities in this career, there are those that top the list. So to help you out, here are the top four careers in hospitality that you may want to consider venturing into. Hotel Staff It is undeniable that hotels are rampant nowadays. You could see high rise hotels being built almost anywhere as long as there is a site to see or place to visit. This is true not...