It is important to be familiar with California's laws regarding alcohol service before you apply for a job as an bartender. This can help you avoid fines, embarrassment and time wasted on a violation of the law.
How to Get a California Bartender License
Starting July 1, 2022, bartenders, servers, waiters and managers must have valid alcohol handlers card training from an ABC-approved trainer before they can begin working at a California establishment. A list of approved training providers can be found at the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s RBS Portal.
My employer will reimburse me for the RBS certification
California employers will not pay for the certification fee of a bartender unless required by the establishment where you are applying. Your RBS certification can be helpful if you present your resume to interviewers. This will show that you are serious about the job, and you also have the necessary qualifications.
California minimum wage and bartending age
Bartenders receive a minimum wage in most areas of the state. It is $14 an hour. It will vary depending on what establishment you work at and whether you get tips. The minimum wage is not applicable to tipped employees. However, you can earn much more.
Do California Bartenders Have to Be Lawyers?
Although there aren't any laws that prohibit bartenders from being lawyers, it's a good idea to make sure you have a background in legal matters before entering this field. This can be a huge advantage when applying for a bartending job in California and will make the interview process easier.
Do I Need to Get Bartending Certification?
Every state has its own regulations regarding alcohol consumption and sale. These requirements are designed to protect the public from unsafe drinking situations and ensure that everyone is properly served at a bar or restaurant.
Are You 18 and a Bartender in California?
The minimum age for bartenders in many states is 18; however, this can vary from one state to the next and from city to city. Some states have a minimum age of 18 for bartenders. However, this age limit cannot be reduced if a person is younger than 18, or is being supervised by someone older than 18.
California's Bartender Age Limit
When you're thinking about becoming a bartender, the age requirement can seem confusing. In general, the legal drinking age in California is 21 for most alcoholic drinks. It is also the minimum age of most bartenders, and cocktail servers.
However, these rules can be broken in certain circumstances. Adults over the age of 18 may pour alcohol provided that the person serving it is at least 21 years old and the establishment is a licensed restaurant.
FAQ
What type of glasses should I purchase?
You should choose glasses that can hold at most 4oz (118ml) of liquid. Glasses larger then this are more likely to be hot and can lead to burns.
What do I do if my cocktail gets too hot?
Put your chilled drinks in the refrigerator for five minutes before you start to worry about them getting too hot. These drinks won't take as long to heat up.
Can I freeze one batch of cocktails in advance.
Yes! Yes! You can freeze batches of cocktails. The bottles can be placed in an airtight glass container and stored in the freezer until required. To serve, simply thaw the bottle(s) overnight in the refrigerator.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita home
The most common cocktail is made from tequila (which comes from agave), Cointreau (a sweet orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.
Here are the steps to making your own.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup of ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Sticks of Cinnamon
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. For 10 seconds shake vigorously, and then pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish the glass with a slice lemon if you wish.
This recipe is also suitable for use as a template when making other types or alcohols.
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas