What makes a good bartender?

What makes a good bartender?

A good bartender needs to have a lot of different qualities. The first thing that I'm looking for in a good bartender, as a patron and as a manager, is personality. If you have personality, I can teach you how to bartend. I can teach you drink recipes but I can't teach you to be a fun person, which is the most important thing about being a good bartender. You have to be engaging, welcoming, make people comfortable and have a great smile. People want to come to your bar and spend their time and money with you, you need to make them feel good about that. Another important aspect of bartending is theoretical knowledge; people want to be comfortable that you can competently mix anything they order. Cleanliness and preparation are also crucial in bartending; maintaining your bar throughout the night and being prepared to make any order that comes in are both vital.