Should I go to Bartending School?

Even though I know this question has been asked, I'd like to put things in my perspective. I'm a 21 year old woman with no bartending or food/hospitality experience. However, I'm very interested in the industry and would very much like to learn. I've checked out schools and I've also checked out groups similar to schools that cost less money in the city of Chicago. Logic tells me that being officially licensed would work in my favor, but I've also read that it's a waste of money. I'm torn between going to a more expensive bartending school, a less expensive group that offers a couple classes, and more or less working from the bottom up.

I'd really like to hear from other female bartenders that could share their experiences with me. It would be very helpful.

Also, as much as I'd like to deny this affects my chances, I feel like I should mention it anyway. I consider myself to be an attractive young woman, but I'm not tiny. I'm a larger girl. Not obese, just larger. I know this industry can probably be appearance based, and I have to ask if I'm at a disadvantage being a thicker woman. I would just like some honest input from other women as well as men.

Thank you. :]Should I go to Bartending School?
Of course it's been asked - answered too. Have you not been listening? Hardly anybody hires a bartender with no experience. Would you hire a delivery driver that had never driven?

Yes, it's partially appearance based but an outgoing up personality is a major plus.





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.Should I go to Bartending School?
Your size wont matter unless you where obese then that may put some people off. yes go and in the future if you want to travel then you have good experience for picking up work especially if you want to back pack around the world. I can't advise which course to take but go and have a talk to those that run the courses. Also you can go to a couple of bars and ask those that are working there
I can tell you from working in a Casino, it would be wise to get the needed skills of bar tending. You would do very well if you knew how to poor drinks like a pro. You earn tips based on how you look and how you serve the customer. It's always an investment if the training brings in money once you use it.Should I go to Bartending School?
For larger restaurants and hotels, it looks good on a resume, but for a neighborhood bar, it's a joke.
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I think you really have to have your head on straight to work in a neighborhood bar. you can't be naive and have to be able to handle yourself with drunks, for a start. have to be savvy in many ways. It will get you better tips, unfortunately, the cuter and sexier you are. Maybe you have good boobs? :) And you must be comfortable with men looking at your body, I hate to say it. If you don't like attention and are wallflower I don't think you're a good fit.