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There are nearly 500,000 bartenders in the United States, and more and more jobs are opening up. So, if you’re looking for a new career, it might just be the right choice for you. But how do you break into the bartending field? Keep reading to find out how to become a bartender.

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California bars and restaurants have had a rough two years. The COVID pandemic forced many establishments to close their doors. This created many problems for establishment owners and their employees.

While most people focused on the pandemic and its repercussions, many bar and restaurant owners overlooked a pending California law. 

The Responsible Beverage Service Training Act AB1221 requires many people in the service industry to undergo new alcohol service training. Unfortunately, many California servers, managers, and owners are unaware of these new rules for serving alcohol. 

Keep reading if you work in a California establishment that serves alcohol or have your bartender certification. We’ll tell you more about the new law and how you can become compliant before it’s too late. 

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Alcohol is one beverage that seems to fit every occasion. While you can enjoy alcohol at any time, it is critical to understand that responsible drinking is crucial for your and everyone’s safety. Drinks are the evergreen trend for alcohol-serving establishments as they are high-profit and quick to prepare. But irresponsibly serving alcohol can put them and their patrons in a risky spot.

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The responsible beverage service (RBS) training provides the required practice to responsibly serve alcoholic beverages to patrons. The training program was initiated after the passage of Assembly Bill 1221 in 2017 to reduce alcohol-related harm to local communities. According to the mandate released, the on-premises servers, waiters, and managers working in an alcohol-serving establishment must have a valid RBS certificate from an ABC-accredited RBS training provider. They should also pass the online RBS exam within sixty days from the first date of employment as of July 1st, 2022.

If you are a server, waiter, or manager in an alcohol-serving establishment, you may have some questions regarding responsible beverage service training. Here are some frequently asked questions about the same.

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Alcohol becomes the center of any celebration or grief. But if not consumed responsibly, it also has the potential to intoxicate you. The duty lies on the server, establishment, and the patron to responsibly consume alcoholic drinks in the recommended quantities. To establish a uniform rule, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) created the Responsible Beverage Service Training Program (RBSTP) under the RBS Act of 2017 to provide necessary serving skills and mitigate alcohol-related tragedies in California.

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Many amateur drinkers are not aware of their alcohol tolerance limit and end up drinking more than their bodies can handle. The same situation arises with alcoholics who cannot control how much they consume. Such patrons can be a liability and risk to themselves and the people around them. Understanding how to carefully deal with over-intoxicated customers is crucial not only for servers that work at alcohol-serving places but for everyone that can come in contact with such patrons.

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You may be avoiding drinking too much, quitting entirely, or simply not be in the mood, but saying no to someone every time they offer you a drink can seem rude. And no one wants to appear impolite just for not accepting a drink. You may avoid places your friends mostly hang out, but it cannot go on your entire life, especially when you’re all living in the same city. However, whether or not you want to drink is your personal choice, and peer pressure should absolutely not affect you.

Let us see some ways to refuse a drink politely.

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Bartending is an exciting career choice and is considered one of the most sought-after positions in the hospitality industry. However, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. There is a massive correlation between alcohol consumption and physical and psychological effects on society.

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