One Hundred & One Tips on Being a great Bartender...

1...Smile

2...Say Thank You

3...Introduce yourself

4...Use premium brands

5...Replace each drink with a clean napkin

6...Use a clean glass with new drink

7...Suggest drink specials

8...Use new dollar bills

9...Have a flashlight

10...Do not push drinks

11...Keep abreast of new drinks

12...Read newspaper everyday

13...Have taxi cab numbers available

14...Make eye contact with Guests and fellow Cast Members

15...HAVE FUN

16...Have local phone book available

17...Have two bartender guides

18...Keep a sports almanac

19...Have note pads

20...Never argue with the Guests

21...Remember Guests drinks

22...Address Guests by their first names

23...Present and offer bar snacks or bar menu

24...Have coffee/tea available

25...Have mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) available

26...Keep hands and fingernails clean

27...Do not touch ice with hands

28...Do not touch rim of glass

29...Keep beer glasses cold

30...Hair neat and groomed

31...Have extra costume available

32...Costume clean and pressed

33...Have a Disneyland Guide book

34...Give last call 1/2 hour before

35...Last call is last call

36...DO NOT CHEW GUM

37...Present check to Guest

38...Know current Disneyland Resort hours

39...Don't spend to much time with one Guest

40...Have current Disneyland Resort  entertainment schedule

41...Don't talk about other Guests business

42...Don't talk about money

43...Don't talk about religion

44...Don't talk politics

45...Do not settle arguments

46...Know at least two clean jokes

47...Don't use foul language

48...DON'T BE A MATCHMAKER

49...Do not make fun of Guests

50...Do not talk about other Cast Members

51...Do not talk down about current management

52...Do not take or place bets

53...Say "Goodnight" or "Good Bye"

54...Invite Guests back,soon

55...Replace spilled drinks free

56...Do not eat behind the bar

57...Keep bar surface clean and dry

58...Do not yell

59...LISTEN

60...Do not argue with fellow Cast Members

61...Congratulate Guests on birthdays/special occasions

62...Do not mix business with pleasure

63...Do not drink behind the bar

64...Do not over-serve Guests

65...DO NOT LEND MONEY TO GUESTS

66...Do not borrow money from Guests

67...Be active in local charities

68...Work fast and neat

69...Leave personal problems at home

70...Have local map available

71...Keep back bar clean

72...Make drinks in front of Guest when possible

73...Keep bottles clean/capped with pourers

74...Do not use slang words

75...Do not criticize other Guests

76...Use correct measurements

77...Keep fruit and garnish fresh

78...The correct glass for the correct cocktail

79...Serve the lady first

80...Keep the bar snacks full

81...Do not over-extend your break

82...Wear a watch

83...Avoid cutting corners

84...Create your own signature cocktail

85...Don't complain about tips

86...Have a calender available

87...Take a class on alcohol awareness

88...Listen to information from salemen and distributors

89...Keep extra reading glasses behind bar

90...Be on time

91...Put things back were they belong

92...Have bottled water available

93...Keep toothpicks out of your month

94...Keep toothpicks behind bar for Guests

95...If your not sure, check I.D.

96...Make phone calls brief

97...Count change back to Guests

98...Do not count tips in front of Guests or other Cast Members

99...Keep undated suppliers list

100..Have working pens behind bar

101...Work and make it a career, then retire like Dr Lee..........


That's all for now...Dr Lee