Become a Bartender: 5 Most Asked Interview Questions

[@michellegrover2950]

You are hilarious... I love your videos! I have an interview tomorrow and I'm going to watch every video you have so I can get the job! Thank you!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Make sure to let me know how the interview goes Michelle. My favorite thing is getting all the emails and messages when people succeed and get hired.

[@numecat8812]

Did you get the job?

[@MrHazzaman6]

@@numecat8812 the people need to know

[@Letgo_letlive]

Michelle Grover righttt

[@mayamiles7498]

She ain’t get the job 💀

[@aguta8572]

If you don't want to waste your time jum to 1:55 . :)

[@dinopulgarin2530]

Solid my brother.. I love how you promote confidence. I was an owner in Monterey and I hired 2 people with 0 experience. I feel I can train anyone quite frankly but .. You cant teach confidence so the Meek are in trouble. Your handling my biz, my drawers of money, my product, and my customers. You will get eaten alive without confidence. Doesn't mean cocky, just smiles and firm hand shakes and turn that bottle straight up and down.. Cya

[@chloeshennis5423]

I was a bartender for 8 months down in Key West (4 years ago) and it was my favorite job and always has been since then. I didn’t really have an interview I was kind of just thrown into it but now that I want to get back into the bar industry this is very helpful. Thank you for this page!!!!

[@emilceramirez771]

I have an interview tomorrow & I have NO experience! I’m pretty worried but I really hope they see how dedicated I am & decide to give me an opportunity.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

You got this Emilce!

[@emilceramirez771]

Dave Allred TheRealBarman I didn’t get the job but I refuse to give up & I will keep trying.

[@RJ_HTx]

Emilce Ramirez It's different for women than for men. For women I'd recommend starting as a server then cocktail server, finally bartender. Keep in mind that in every step you have to keep learning. Either by watching or reading. In my case I am a male bartender but I started as a barback and that gave me the foundation that I need it to move up to bartender. Basically I learned by watching the bartenders that I worked with. Tasting their drinks with a straw was key to learning how a drink is supposed to taste. Watching them how they would approach different situations with customers was a great way for me to develop my social skills as well. There are so many details that you can learn by observing other bartenders.

[@Lovez143]

Hey so did you ever get a job?

[@MRKDMohid]

I am here watching it in November of 2019 for a better interview which I am going to face shortly..THANK YOU MAN!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Right on Mr. KD. Good luck to you. Let us know how it turned out.

[@Lovez143]

How’d it go??

[@Mckayla_w4]

I have only worked warehouse jobs and one barista job so having a bartending interview today makes me nervous. 😬 I have been watching all your videos all night and afternoon and feel good enough to get my foot in the door, so thank you !

[@djpolina]

Thank you so much for your advice! I listened to this video before my interviews for Marriott Hotel and got the job! You I said exactly what you said;) thank you so much Dave!!

[@graceshrines]

Watching this on the way to an interview and I feel a lot more prepared. Great advice, man! Thank you

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Fantastic. Good luck, Ace!

[@user-ud6ww7hf7v]

I know I’m like 2 years late but did you get the job? 😂

[@graceshrines]

@@user-ud6ww7hf7v haha yes I did! However, now I'm Chef de Partie at a 4 star restaurant in Chelsea and studying for my degree in 3d animation and games 😊🤟

[@tonks3575]

Got an interview this afternoon. As time goes on the nerves are kicking in 🤣🤣

[@elevatingfrequency]

Interview tomorrow!!! Your videos are timeless thank you Mr BarMan!!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Right on Elevating. Best of luck to you.

[@bigsky445]

I have an interview tomro, with little experience! Thanks for the help! Wish me luck!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

I wish you a lot of luck Montana. Let me know how it goes.

[@danielmacias2565]

Same, good luck!

[@aiperihaberliliiasova7049]

I have too😫

[@Evelynn1991]

I had 2 interviews and both job offers today! So much thanks to you and your videos!!! Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏽😆 so nervous but I’m ready!

[@johngordonwyland]

Not bad. Remember that they will ask you if you have any questions? I used to ask why the last bartender left. I no longer ask that. I know ask them if they have a Christmas Party. My current bar I asked if I could have 24 hours to decide, because he offered me the job immediately. I had to quit two other jobs.

[@nicolemccray8095]

For anyone here trying to bartend in an Atlanta Club in 2021, especially the strip clubs, they’re probably going to want to know what’s your IG following like. Crazy I know, but they want to know that you can bring people crowds into their club. So it’s a plus if you’re an IG baddie. This was my experience. But don’t get discouraged, there are plenty more places to bartend if you don’t meet the Ig model standard of beauty and have a bunch of followers. But I just wanted to make the ladies aware of that .

[@EvaSlayAllDay334]

I just walked in to a local shore bar looking fresh, professional gear in hand with a slick resume cover and outgoing disposition. Popular place and they said no matter how much experience you have you start as a runner. With years of experience, too. I politely turned around and walked out, trying to figure out the advantages of a place starting someone in their 40s with experience as a runner with no experience. Yeah. No. Lol

[@happyguy1148]

Thank you Dave. I’m really excited for this new journey in my life. And you have been such a help. I am going to purchase your course for sure Thank you brother & God Bless you for helping us all Keep rocking on

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Right on, Happy guy.

[@lizethmartinez1281]

I am applying to work as barwaitress but those questions will be included on my interview to work on a cruise. Thanks so much for the time you invest to help others.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Awesome Lizeth. Please let us know who your interview goes. I've never worked on a cruise ship, but sounds like a blast.

[@ivy5387]

I’m already a bartender for my summer job (second year in a row!) but it’s a more casual place where I’m not totally confident in my abilities. I just bought your course so I can become even better at my job and hopefully use those skills for when I get a new bartending job in the future. Thanks!

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Awesome Ivy. Keep us updated on your progress.

[@Lounascreations]

I’m literally about to walk into a bar interview now. Where I have to make drinks lol

[@wmonroe18]

LUNA ASPILAIRE how did it go?

[@Lounascreations]

WhitneyPooh I got the job it’s been a month 💜

[@ancz1014]

that's very impressive tools to get into bartending.. cheers

[@chefjay8624]

Really helpful for barman...... I have an interview within 9 hour I wish God blessed me......🍸

[@elliewhistler01]

I have an interview tomorrow because the place where I’m hoping to be a bartender at the moment I’ve dreamed of working at since I was 3 years old it’s a holiday park here in the UK

[@djpolina]

thank you so much!

[@nduatiKE]

Cool tutorial.It makes me confident before anyone anywhere.

[@babudas7251]

It's a awesome description. ..

[@louubriones]

Is it not okay to show a little bit of appreciation for the guest who comes regularly by getting them a free drink once? I am not a bartender but I really wanted to be one. ☺️☺️

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Yes, it is ok Louie, as long as it's approved by the manager first. It's not the bartender's booze they are giving away, so they need to ask permission. They didn't spend the money to purchase the alcohol, so it's not up to them to give it away.

[@sembafoundatationtv1510]

hi! am a bartendar from tanzania

[@crypt0w1tch]

If you really appreciate them, you can buy the drink yourself. It could help with your tips long after the gesture of appreciation.

[@juanramonillanrubio]

very good video, thank you man!

[@LancePerera]

Thank you

[@joekomaiwai2052]

I'll be having an into next week..this really help me a lot to prepare for the interview..

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Right on Joe, go get 'em.

[@tesfkinfe]

Thank you it helps a lot

[@victoriareyna7718]

this was perfect thank u!

[@shellyortiz1977]

Great tip very helpful information

[@adeshgill]

Let’s see if I get this job tomoz

[@greeny987]

on the contrary im gonna be the one asking the questions and its my first candidate tomorrow, i’ll definitely ask these questions

[@danushka2617]

What type of questions should we ask on the interview?? In the end they always ask " do you have any questions?" And I have no idea what to say

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hey Daniela, there are definitely some key questions you should ask in the interview. Those are reserved for my students who register for the bartender course. You're welcome to see if registration is open at anytime by clicking the link below the video. Thanks for being here. Cheers.

[@adiielena]

Ask if there is a clock in and out system. You should ask what the pay rate is. What the starting pay is. How often they pay. If there are raises. How soon they would want to fill the position. ( so you have an idea of how long to wait for) Always ask about the tipping system. How types are distributed. Ask them if the schedule would be fixed or rotating. These are all things as employees we should openly discuss to make sure people are being payed fairly and not taken advantage of.

[@K200-m7h]

What if I’m not a people person right now as I’ve been away from work for a while and i will need to learn how to be this way again? Will they understand?

[@nesantneupane7644]

Thanku for ur lovly experience about bartender interview and how to give answer.. ...

[@sembafoundatationtv1510]

Am a bartendar from tanzania!!!i thank you

[@gabrielmarwa848]

mwana wapiyo aisee gabe hapa

[@aiperihaberliliiasova7049]

I have an interview after 18 hours🤠 Please wish me luck

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Go get 'em. Be confident and outgoing, and don't fear not getting job. The experience of going through the process is extremely valuable. I mean, go for the job, just know that the actions you are taking will pay off if you keep going. Good luck.

[@maykiieeallen2402]

how dd it go? :D

[@Joanna.Swiderska333]

Ok, I have quastion. I was bartender 20 years ago then home care adistant then kids, back to caring for old people for few years now I have brake from work and want to back to be bartender. Love people and good atmosfer but only one "problem" i stop taking alkohol 12 years ago, I do not want drink, I have 2 monts brake from nit drinking last summer just to check hov I feel about , I had some drinks with friends and smoked cigarets after 12 years aswell ( becaouse without even strong alcohol did'nt kicked me at all, and I never was havy drinker before) and I gained 5 years on my face, looking older, I am 39 and say that alkohol is not for me and not my age for sure. Now, after that intro my quastion is: 👉 On interviev, how my perspective would be revived? As I am nit drinking is stupid and I can nit work behind a bar or will be see more as profecional, I am serving drinks but not drinking, no smoking ( no cigaret brakes needed and no worries that I be drinking alcohol behind bar) Should I say that I am abstynent on interviev or avoid to say it? 👈 Thanku for answer 🌹

[@wmonroe18]

So I have a serious question, i know you were talking about during the interview process to not take a drink from your interviewer. I completely understand that but if a customer comes in and offers to buy you a drink while working are you allowed to take it or no? I wanted to know since I am interviewing to be a bartender soon.. I’ve purchased many drinks for bartenders and they took them.

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Great question Whitney. It really depends on the bar and the person (people) running it. Some allow drinking, some don't. I always recommend NOT allowing the staff the drink because it causes liability issues for the owner and it's unprofessional. However, I have worked in many places that allow drinking, and I even took some shots of my own. If you don't want to take a shot but you don't want to disappoint your regulars, I would prepare fake shots (water with a splash of Coke or iced tea from the gun looks just like Jameson) and I would take that shot with them without them knowing and everyone is happy. If you are in an interview and they ask you about drinking on the job, tell them no, you don't do that. If after you're hired they allow it, then you can go from there. Hope that helps.

[@wmonroe18]

Dave Allred TheRealBarman Perfect I’ll do that and thank you for explaining that so well!

[@mranapra6439]

What about Water ?

[@readababy7522]

Im 18 and i was wondering where is the best first bartending jobs to apply to

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Hi Sereada. The best place to apply to is any place that will hire you so you can gain some experience. That means taking action and getting your cover letter and resume into the hands of as many managers as possible and then following up. It's really that simple.

[@wmonroe18]

I vote a movie theater first because I have a interview for one tomorrow with absolutely no experience and I want to start off at a movie theater first so I can build my experience before I go to a regular bar.

[@AkosuaFire]

Lots of good, good info. Thx!👌🏾

[@babudas7251]

Because I have to learn about bartender

[@ms.chaquitas3540]

Thank you!!!

[@MDiqbal-tf7vn]

After hotel management (HM) course how I get the job as a bar tender or assistant bar tender.please help mee

[@XQueenDollX]

Got an interview today-😅

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

YEAH BABY!!!

[@River-Moon]

How'd it go?

[@XQueenDollX]

@@River-Moon honestly? I got it the same day! Works like a charm. Was a surprisingly easy going environment.

[@coloradochicmeeee]

Skip starlight to 1:56 your welcome

[@leeyoung887]

here in the uk the question would be "why do you want this job because its so underpaid" I'm paid £4.35 per hour which is $5.54 per hour and we aren't allowed tips they get given to the manager.

[@ktb7554]

Lee Young eh well then you would wanna get out of there cos that doesn’t sound normal

[@leeyoung887]

@@ktb7554 oh it is is you ask anyone in the uk doing bar work who is 16/17 they will all say the Same.

[@ktb7554]

i’m 17 and in ireland which i wouldn’t think is too different and made 10 an hour no tax starting as a barback the bartenders then get 13/14 an hour

[@leeyoung887]

@@ktb7554 is it northern or southern Ireland? because that might be why

[@ktb7554]

😂 in the republic

[@Reinhardbonnke688]

I have been working as a barback but i want to become tomorrow i also have a bartender interview i hope i will go through with this knowledge and the little i know

[@vukasinbelosevic4457]

I ll never give my coworker away.... newer.....but I will do my best to provide him equal dose of disrespect and humiliation as he did to me (house) and coworkers with that act.

[@letslearnsomething6438]

Awesome ✌️✌️✌️

[@babudas7251]

Can I joined with you

[@deepakarya7929]

Thanks

[@hepsireactions3658]

what does its mean (sales in bar)

[@conor4444]

Selling more drinks

[@maximilliano.maximov]

Last intetview I was asked " Tell me about your best experience you ever had as a customer at the bar " . I didn't understand wtf they want from me ...

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Everyone has their own reasons for asking certain questions, but I believe what they want from this is for you to describe a great experience you had, because as I've always stated, providing great customer experiences is their main goal as a business owner. You should use this question to describe a great experience you've had and tell them that your goal is to provide the same experience for people who come in to your place of work. That's how I would answer it.

[@MC-eh8vs]

AWESOME

[@sLeonardo22]

good stuff

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Thanks shizzle. Love the name, and the dog pic. I'm a sucker for dogs, but for some reason we own a cat. (Sigh)...

[@IamMrPotatoe]

Can you ask for water?

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Yes, you won't be judged for asking for water.

[@aadisirivlogs3393]

Today’s my interview wish me 😐

[@KentlandVFD33]

Play this video. Close your eyes. Tell me if he sounds like Dane Cook

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

So now I look like John Cena and sound like Dane Cook? Hmmm...ok, I'm down for that.

[@KentlandVFD33]

Dave Allred TheRealBarman you’re badass. Thanks for the help.

[@effyzhao2616]

thank you buddy

[@carlossanchez2970]

I’m a bit nervous about my interview today I have a good amount of experience but haven’t bartended in a while and feel rusty also I’m pretty bad at interviews

[@jb144]

No experience goin in tomorro lol let’s gooo

[@jb144]

Got da jobbbb mfsssss it works yo 🔥

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Yeah baby! That is awesome to hear. Congrats Brisa.

[@gmindset33]

The all ghetto candidate tellin bout himself lmao

[@TellaTrix]

How to find Job in Bartender. Have more than 4 years experience in Bartending and hospitality .....From India

[@DaveAllredTheRealBarman]

Not even close to the truth AZ. That's an excuse people make who don't have the balls to figure out a way to make it happen.

[@arissumin1420]

Why not take a drink from the interviewer?

[@spidermancares]

I work at this bar. This is so fecking weird dude.

[@Amber12344]

Thanks