| ending is a great job filled with excitement and | | | | person. In fact, some lawsuits have been filed in |
| fun. Since a bar tender is employed to work at | | | | this regard and courts have found bar tenders |
| places such as taverns or at celebrations, there is | | | | guilty for continuing to serve alcohol to those that |
| almost always something fun going on while at | | | | were obviously very drunk. |
| work. Therefore, there is never a dull moment | | | | Although bar tending does have its responsibilities, |
| when working as a bartender. | | | | most bar tenders still find the work to be very |
| At the same time, being a bartender does involve | | | | rewarding. People watching is a favorite pastime |
| a few responsibilities. For example, a bartender | | | | of bar tenders and being a bar tender is a great |
| must be aware of the patrons and take steps to | | | | way to meet new people. In addition, a good bar |
| keep problems for developing. Since patrons are | | | | tender can potentially make quite a bit of money |
| drinking, they can sometimes lose some of their | | | | when it comes to tips. |
| judgment, which can potentially lead to problems. | | | | A person that is responsible enough to |
| As a bartender, it is important to remain aware | | | | “cut off” patrons and to monitor |
| of these potential problems and to take steps to | | | | their activities while still having good time will work |
| prevent them from occurring. | | | | out perfectly as a bar tender. To make this |
| Bar tenders are also being increasingly called upon | | | | happen, he or she will need to go to bar tending |
| to monitor the drinking of patrons. If the bar | | | | school in order to learn how to mix drinks |
| tender believes the patron is becoming too | | | | properly and how to interact with customers in an |
| inebriated, some feel it is the bar tender’s | | | | appropriate fashion. |
| responsibility to stop serving alcohol to that | | | | |