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At the start of their careers, most bartenders make a living off their salaries and tips from guests. But after several years of work in this industry, doors open for many to other, no less profitable, areas of activity; We have prepared a couple of them especially for you. Who knows, maybe one of you will find something to your liking?
Book writing
One of the most difficult and requiring many years of experience way to earn money. Not everyone can write a book that can “blow up” the alcohol world. But if you devote time to this matter, gain experience from other more experienced bartenders, mixologists and be patient, then this is possible.
Participation in various competitions
Today, more and more alcohol companies are starting to hold various competitions between bartenders. For some, the prize may be a cup, for others, a check for a tidy sum of money. Be that as it may, this is a great opportunity in the career of any bartender, where he can demonstrate his experience to his colleagues.
Today, competitions are divided mainly into 2 types:
Flaming competitions – where bartenders compete in juggling and performing various tricks with bottles, shakers and other bar fixtures.
Mixology competitions – here the bartender must surprise the jury with his skills in making cocktails, and maybe create something new that no one has ever tried before.
Open your company
Here, in many respects, the success of the business will depend on the starting capital and the status that the bartender has earned while working. It can be a company producing sweet syrups for cocktails, or an offsite bartending show. If you fully immerse yourself in your business, then the profit can be much more than just a tip at the bar.
Like it or not, but every year a large number of different bars, restaurants and cafes open. And each of them needs to have their own bar card if they don’t want to crash. The more expensive the institution, the more expensive the card. If you consider yourself a fairly experienced bartender, you can offer your help in compiling such maps. Knowing all the subtleties, having the ability to understand what is better to offer the client in a particular case, will make you a fairly sought-after professional in this narrow niche.
Brand ambassador of a large company
The alcoholic beverage market is currently in a tough fight. Each company is fighting for a “place in the sun”, and therefore they need qualified people who can expand their markets. The main goal of a brand ambassador is to convey and show the value and uniqueness of the drink he represents. It is also worth noting that this work is associated with constant travel and participation in various events.
Teaching next generations
Passing on knowledge to the younger generation can be not only a good thing, but also quite profitable. More and more young people are starting to work as bartenders, and many of them don’t know where to start. That is why bartending schools exist, where experienced bartenders pass on their knowledge to young boys and girls. But in order for your courses to be in demand, each teacher of such a school must be a qualified expert in his field.
Relevance: 20.01.2016
Tags: Tips and life hacks