Keys Bartender Podcast

There are cocktails that are Classic and others that are Fads. They both deserve attention but years later the Classic will endure.

Bartenders like any one else will resist new systems.

Precision of measurement of ingredients are required for craft cocktails. Jim watches a video on how to land a 747 in an emergency. It creates a torrent of questions.

The video is available on my Facebook Page.

Jim gets up early to institute a plan on having a great day at work. We'll see how it works out tomorrow.

Jim begins training at the new Cocktail Bar being opened by his employer. Use a psychological concept of confirmation bias to alter your view of yourself and change your day.

When in work Jim has a habit of living to much in his head. Which came to a head last night and that realization leads him to rethinking his work behavior.

Everyone learns differently on the Job. The best organizations understand that employees have different processes. Jim tries to tackle his propensity to procrastinate.

Jim gets a new nick name.

Conversations that happen at the Bar. Museums and people with accents are topics.

It is essential to maintain your draft beer beer quality. Best way to do that is by regularly clean your lines.

Jim gets bit. Watching your waste when it comes to spoilage starts with garnishes. Being frugal is not a vice when practiced thoughtfully.

Ambience easy to set and easy to change. A private conversation gets overheard.

Jim gets a visit from Brad, an avid listener. If you are looking to improve your job performance, try looking at criticism as an opportunity to change.

Knowing the shelf life of the products you are serving are essential to the proper operation of a Bar. Jim has a relaxing, busy, and productive 3 day weekend.

As a bartender it's always good to get validation from outside yourself with job offers. Don't let it get to your head because you don't want to be that person that needs it always.