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27.02.2023 - 17:05 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Gruelling shifts that can last well past midnight, long clean-ups and dozens of cocktails that need to be memorised - that is the life of a bartender.
And yet despite the tough gig, many veteran bar staff members are loved by the locals at the pubs where they work. From offering a bit of chatter on the quiet evenings to knowing your drink of choice, bartenders can make a night out that little bit better.
So, it's only fair to do the same in return and make sure that you're not making their shift any harder than it has to be. To do this, there are a few comments that you may be better off keeping to yourself, and a few actions that should always be avoided.
Speaking to the Daily Record, Claire Twist, event bartender and bar training upskill at the Off to Work Edinburgh academy, has shared some of these things to keep in mind during a night out.
Firstly, you should avoid flouting your own past experience behind a bar if a staff member isn't making a drink the way that you like it.
Claire explained: "If I had a pound for every time someone has said 'I work in a bar you know' or 'I do it like this actually'. If you have a specific way you'd like your drink prepared, I’ll happily accommodate you – but it’s better if you tell me before I start making your drink."
The veteran bartender also said that staff hate it when you try to grab their attention, as they already know who's due to be served next.
"As hospitality professionals we’re here to serve you, but I think clicking fingers at a bartender is just plain rude! The same goes for leaning right across the bar, trying to get served next," Claire said. "Trust that the bartender serving is a professional, and will be keeping an eye on who’s next to be served.
"I teach new bartenders
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