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Hi bahamamix, Simply, you do not need a license to bartend in California. Check with the local city and county offices to make sure there are no local requirements, but as far as California goes, no transfer or re-licensing will be necessary. Minnesota law requires all businesses or organizations selling intoxicating beverages to have a valid license. An applicant begins this process by requesting the forms from the proper department. This may be a municipal licensing bureau or, if setting up in an unincorporated area, a county government.
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There are plenty of resources to look for jobs and frankly, most bars rarely advertise for positions anyway, they tend to hire people that are a good fit. This includes posting available jobs or searching for jobs.Check Out! Guide for New Users toFAQ1) I want to become a bartender, whats the best way?2) What is Bartending like in X country? Check out Thread3) I enjoy mixing drinks for myself, should I start bartending as a career? Bartending is often a difficult lifestyle to maintain.
With odd hours, and an environment fueled by liquor and flirting, it can take a strain on ones personal life. Take a few minutes to read through some past threads posted about bartending as a career.4) Where can I find more information about X Alcohol? Try one of the subreddits listed below, or the website for that brand.5) How much should I tip?
That will always depend on the country you're in, the type of establishment, the time of day and the type of drink ordered. Ordering a Cosmo at a busy cocktail lounge on a friday night in New York, one would expect to tip more than ordering a bottle of beer at a pub in Ireland. See what other people are tipping and match that to be safe. Tips are always appreciated, and it is generally up to the patron to decide what to tip.
20% or $1/drink in North America is quite common (often because of our lower priced drinks and staff that is paid a lower amount) and a good guideline to follow overall.6) I just started as a barback but know nothing; where do I start? Check out.Related subreddits.
Hi all, one of my good friends is getting married next summer and asked if I would be able to bartend at the reception. It will be in Massachusetts at a venue that allows alcohol to be brought in by a caterer.
What I am wondering is if there is any laws or regulations that would prevent me from volunteering as a bartender for the afternoon. For what it is worth it would be a free bar, and I am over 21.Thanks for the help!EDIT: Wow thanks for all the help, I think the situation is that they have a place that they are allowed to bring in their own food drink thus I/they would be the caterer. I will for sure need to read up more on the legal ramifications, I don't want to be held liable for someone else's mistake. Just for clarification, do you guys have a professional caterer who is bringing in their own alcohol which you will then serve, or are you appointing yourself as the 'caterer' and bringing in your own alcohol which you bought at a liquor store? A quick read of the shows that licenses are issued to caterers, so if you're calling yourself the caterer, you'd need that license. If you are getting your alcohol from a caterer, just talk to them and see what they say.Either way, you also need to be aware of liability issues that you're opening yourself up to.
In Mass, the 'host' of the function (I'm not sure if that means you, the bride & groom, or the caterer/venue) is liable for damages/injuries caused by a guest who has been overserved. This is especially relevant in the case of drunk driving accidents, but it could also include some drunk guy getting in a fight or any number of other things. That level is lower than you might think, so be careful.I'm assuming that since the venue lets in outside alcohol they don't have a permit of their own.
If that's the case, FAQ #25 might be of interest to you.Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor am I a bartender is Massachusetts. Do your own research if you're really going to do this. This sounds right to me. I've also heard of event spaces requiring an insurance rider or the hosts having to hire a police officer.
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I think the person holding the license for the event, either the caterer or a one-time event license holder (issued by the town) would would have to take care of that. As far as who's pouring, I think TIPs trained is preferred in most cases but again, the requirements would be tied to the language of the license. If the wedding couple pulled the license for the event, the liquor can be purchased off the shelf, if it's a regular license I believe it would need to be purchased through distributors.
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In Texas, you aren't legally required to have. TABC certification. Like some other posters have said, it's not an actual license or permit.it's just an alcohol safety course and basically you officially acknowledging you understand you will go to jail/be fined for x, y or z.That being said, a lot of bars require it because it takes liability off the owner/operator. Any time I've bartended wedding receptions, the venue has always required I being my tabc card.
Even with open bars, you still are required to follow laws regarding underage and over consumption.