Why do bartenders cut you off?

There’s something inherently intimidating about trying to cut someone off when their acting obnoxious, loud, rowdy and they’ve had too much to drink. Some bartenders are afraid of what the customer might say or do. Others may even be concerned about what the boss will think if you cut off one of their “big spenders”.

Do bartenders get hit on a lot?

A LOT! Pretty much got hit on every night while I was bartending. Lots of phone numbers and most nights an offer to take someone home. Most of the other male bartenders I worked with had the same experience.

How do you deal with a rude customer at a bar?

Try to not take anything personally. A genuine smile can make a seemingly unhappy customer into a loyal patron. Improvisation is important, especially when dealing with overly-drunk individuals. Cut someone off when you deem it necessary and more often than not, their friends will back you up.

How do you deal with an angry drunk customer?

Here are 4 strategies to help you deal with intoxicated patrons:

1. Bring Up Food. Suggest that they purchase a food item instead of another drink.
2. Offer Water, Coffee or Tea. Suggest having them try a different product that is non-alcoholic.
3. Try Talking to the Group.
4. Avoid the Intoxicated Patron.

Can a bartender stop serving?

A bar may be liable for over-serving if a bartender continues to serve drinks to a patron who is very clearly intoxicated to the point that he or she may be a danger to themselves or others.

What are three examples of irresponsible drinking patterns?

Erratic drinking patterns may include:

• mixing a wide range of drink types.
• drinking quickly and asking for more immediately.
• ordering more than one drink for self-consumption.
• mixing alcohol consumption with consumption of prescription or illicit drugs.
• consistently returning to the tasting site to request more samples.

What is the right attitude for a bartender?

Well, there is no ‘one’ right attitude. But there are certainly key ingredients that contribute to great service. I think the most important of these is actually wanting to give people a good experience and then going out of your way to make that happen. If you don’t want people to have a good time, bartending probably isn’t for you.

What makes a bartender popular in town?

When you provide that level of service, customers will tell their friends about you, they’ll rave to your managers about you, they’ll WANT to tip you more, and they’ll back again, and again, and again! In short, it will make you the most popular (and well paid) bartender in town.

Should you bring your problems to the bar?

In other words, don’t bring your problems to the bar. As soon as you walk behind that bar, it’s time to put your game face on. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a bad day, you failed an exam, or you got caught speeding. You can’t give customers fantastic service if you’re worried, angry, or frustrated by something that’s happened outside of work.