Dominic's Writing

To My Son: On Bartending

“One for me,

Two for you.

Three for you, 

Don't mind if i do.

Here is Four

Is this the floor” ?

I’ve been that guy.

Learn from my lesson.

Its Rock 'n Roll, but not a good look.

Remember what people are drinking.

When you see them back in line, you can prep for them as you pour for guest in front of you.

Pour like you're classically trained.(whatever that looks like. Create the character)

Do not pour like a frat boy during Greek Week.

If a guest orders a beer, wine, liquor that has runs out stock, tell them so and offer somthing similar and list what is still available. 

Don't tell them they drank it all.

Or we drank it all.

(um-hum… this guy. Said it.) 

The most fun to say with the least laugh factor… their wife drank it all. 

(Said it. 

Again, Its Punk Rock but not a good look)

You're a Quant.

You W I L L get hit on.

Don't be surprised by who. Just know it's coming. Accept it. Tell them you accept the compliment and keep it pouring.

Inspect each glass before pouring. 

If compromised or filthy do NOT spit shine it! 

Toss it get a new glass. 

You and the host are responsible for poising people. 

Dont kill them.

If you have over served them:

Stop serving them booze and hand them an ice water when they approach.

Have one with them.

It keeps up high spirits, good tithing, comfort and joy.

This avoids statements like “who does this punk kid think he is cutting me off”.

Cause that usually leads to “well, I show him…”

Cause that leads to an old nigga getting foot swep.

(This guy!

Not a good look but it saves my life)

Some hosts will instruct you to clear service and walk away one our before closing.

Some will be there drinking till they snatch power cords out the wall.