Can a bartender get fired for drinking on the job?

Besides being rude to customers and theft, drinking while on duty is one of the biggest reasons why bartenders get fired. If you do get caught drinking on the job, and it’s not allowed (for whatever reason), you may get a warning from the bar manager – but don’t count on it. Some bars have zero tolerance for drinking on the job.

Is it legal to drink at the bar while on duty?

If you finished your shift, signed out, and the bar owner allows employees to have a free shift drink – that’s NOT drinking behind the bar. If you’re not ‘on the clock,’ you’re obviously not working, so sitting down at the bar (if allowed by house policy), is not drinking while on duty.

What do you need to know to be a female bartender?

You need to be able to function on a shitload of alcohol. If you can’t, then might I suggest becoming a shoe salesperson as opposed to a bartender. As a female bartender you have to know when to say no. It is never smart to sleep with your customers, bosses, bouncers or other bartenders.

Is it OK to drink behind the bar?

Drinking behind the bar can lead to larger tips and happier customers. As a bartender, it is your job to make your patrons happy and often times what makes them happy is buying you a drink. It is your job though, to handle yourself correctly and know your limit.

What’s the best way to get a tip as a bartender?

One or two drinks with a big spender can lead to a large tip (not to mention the sale of the drink itself) and can keep the mood in the bar high. A trick that bartenders sometimes use when they are being offered too many drinks is to pour a shot and a chaser. You can then take the shot and spit it back into…