Why Be a Bartender?

It’s a fact that bartending is exciting, challenging, and just plain enjoyable. A career in bartending offers so many choices, so many built-in-benefits, that hundreds of people in the Inland Empire have left traditional careers or taken on bartending part-time.

A bartending career allows people the freedom to choose a work environment that matches their personality. A good bartender can work anywhere in the country, even in the world. Some bartenders might prefer the hotel or country club environment, while others enjoy the charm of neighborhood bars, or the excitement of nightclubs. Whatever your preference, bartending can offer fun and profitable surroundings.

Bartending salaries vary by region, but a bartender in today's economy can expect to earn a salary that is above that of most entry level college grads. In addition, most entry-level positions with large corporations require more extensive (and expensive!) education, and entail working many more hours each week.

In addition, many larger bars and restaurants offer full benefits for employees, and bartenders working for major hotels or airlines often receive additional perks like greatly reduced lodging and air fare.

This is an excellent time to enter the field of mixology. The economy is in a recession and many people are concerned about their jobs. During times like these, the public in general may hold off spending large amounts of money on real estate, vacations, appliances, cars, and clothing.

However, history has proven that bars maintain their business levels and may actually increase sales during tough times. With this in mind, bartending has been referred to as a “recession-proof” career: Professional Mixologists are always in demand!