Manhattan Bartender Revelations: 'We Hate Tourists'

How much does a bartender in New York get in one shift? How to get a job in the best institution in Manhattan? What celebrities can be found in the bar? And why are so many of them so annoying? About this project author HotHitNewYork talked to Jesse Hughes, who has been working in the most visited places of the Big Apple for several years.

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Jesse himself says that he has been working as a bartender “too long” - 7 years. But in general, you can work as a bartender in New York until retirement age: “As long as you stand on your feet and can withstand physical and psychological stress, work as much as you like,” he says. Hughes has worked in the East Village, Park Avenue South and Upper East Side. Despite the fact that this is one area of ​​New York (Manhattan - author's note), visitors everywhere differ in both status and behavior.

- Upper East Side - this is almost all the so-called local bars, where regular customers come. As for Park Avenue South, these are quite expensive hotels with bars and restaurants that not everyone can afford. East Village is a kaleidoscope of everything with everything. The main audience is young people who are looking for cheaper and more fun places.

- Is the bartender allowed to communicate with the client? It's not about talking about the weather, but talking about life?

- Not just allowed, but very much encouraged. The bartender is a psychologist. Or just neutral ears. Listen to anything you want.

- Often delve into the essence?

- Depends on the mood. It happens that you penetrate and start a serious conversation, and sometimes you nod and stupidly stupidly.

- If somehow divide customers in percentage terms: the purpose of visiting such institutions?

- Depends on the day of the week. On weekdays - 90% to relax after a working day, 5% - to meet someone, 5% - alcoholics. Weekend - 100% to relieve stress after the work week: you can hardly get drunk and spend the evening and night with a new acquaintance.

- How much is an average resident Big apple leaves the bar?

- Hard question. It depends on whether he drinks or buys more. What matters is how much time is spent in the bar, on what day (on weekdays or on weekends). If everything is averaged, you get approximately 30-40 dollars. This is the 3-4 drink. Of course, depends on the institution. There are places where you can buy all 10 drinks for this money, but there are only one.

- The most popular drink among people?

- Vodka with soda - out of competition. And this is regrettable. However, after the success of the series Mad Men, many began to order well forgotten Old Fashioned. Anyway, interest in the art of cocktails begins to gradually return. And it is beautiful.

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- Tourists, probably, immediately visible? How much do they leave for a bar visit?

- Bartenders hate tourists. They all know that they need to leave a tip, that in the USA there is a completely different system of remuneration for the staff of restaurants and bars. It is written in any guidebook. Often pretend not to know. We have to politely remind. The most vile creatures are the French.

- Who is more generous in tip? Describe the client.

- Colleague! Bartender or waiter. You can always see your industry. All others are completely unpredictable and not categorized.

- Tell me what star guests visited your institution. It is true that everyone had to check ID?

- First of all, I don’t like the very notion of “star man”. You are just a man. Perhaps famous. But the rest is the same. Constantly come to us. From those who remembered: Daniel Craig, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Daniel Radcliffe, Norah Jones and Roman Abramovich. ID is asking everyone - this is the rule of the institution. Most also thank. Laugh, of course. But you translate everything as a joke, and they support it. The only one who was complete with *** is Rihanna. Starred person was offended that she had been asked for an ID.

- How do the stars in the bar behave? How do other visitors react to them?

- They want to be overlooked. They just want to relax with their friends. Visitors start to behave disgustingly. As if life was filled with meaning, since fate brought them together in one place with the celestial being, actor or musician.

- How much tip do celebrities leave?

- Like everyone else. Someone 20%, someone nothing.

- By the way, the most important point: how much does a bartender in Manhattan earn?

- Depends on the place of work, the number of days, hours, time of year. Many factors. The least I received for 3-4 of the day is about 250 dollars, and the absolute maximum is about 3000.

- Do I need to specifically study to get a better place?

- You get a place more often by acquaintance. Usually colleagues pull up their previous work. Bartenders can finish school if it is interesting and you know nothing about this kind of activity. But you should not be proud of it. And especially indicate in the summary. For any manager, this is a hint that you have no experience.

- What does a good resume look like?

- Experience is the most important component. As in any profession.

- How many years?

- At least five in the loaded bars of New York. There are always a lot of jobs. An experienced bartender will never stay idle. And beginners need to go this way to be claimed. As always. Like everywhere else.

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