Keys Bartender

When you are a bartender in a tourist location it is good business to recommend other businesses, even your competitors. It adds an air of confidence and good will to any interaction with a patron. Just be sure just to inform on option not quality of service or experience. Jim get's the "So, you're that guy comment from a Yoga Instructor". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

When it comes to cocktails fresh ingredients (fresh limes, lemons, oranges etc.) are sometimes of inconsistent quality. They can affect the taste of each drink greatly. Tahitian Princess pineapple juice may not be top shelf but the vodka and pineapple you make with it will taste the same today or next month. In almost any work environment there always seem to be outsiders. Keeping a co-worker out of the group can lead to unintended strife and hamper your group goals. There is a case to be made for inclusiveness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

The garnish can be for aesthetics or can be an essential part of the cocktail. Knowing how to garnish a cocktail is a critical skill for bartenders. Why do older guys show their jewels so much? Underwear would go a long way solving that problem. A slow night at the Bar does not need to be unproductive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

From slow opening to the frenetic happy hour/dinner hour pace to the slow closing Bars go through different atmospheres. It is difficult for this bartender to maintain that calmer attitude. Recognizing the pacing and vibe changes helps Jim to cope. Recognizing a need for new routines Jim goes to Yoga Class. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Call it ambiance, atmosphere, or vibe every Bar has one. Let's hope it's a welcoming one. There are ways to make your place one of the good ones. It difficult to have an in-depth discussion without agreeing on the facts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Sometimes workplace inconveniences are opportunities in disguise. Not all disasters have silver linings, but some can lead innovation. If you have a penchant for being misunderstood with some words, it pays to lose them from your vocabulary. You may wind up calling someone a See You Next Tuesday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

When it comes to speed bartending knowing how to free pour is critical. That doesn't mean to forget your portion control. Here are some tips to keep you from over serving when free pouring. The snowbirds have all flown north leaving some places down here feeling like empty nest. Finally, Jim admits to having had worn a wedding gown. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim returns as a Spin Instructor. Bartending skills go beyond the mechanics of mixology but also includes diplomacy. We have a story that may revitalize greeting cards, balloons, and cake sales. Sharing intimate details in one's life is a sign of a desire for a closer relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Owning or managing a restaurant may seem like a fun past time but it is arduous. People tend to over emphasize the upside without consideration for all the work and worry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A huge selection can be a draw back in the service industry. Jim's trip to the beach provides a mental health respite after a busy weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

After Jim listens to a recent episode, he suspects that he may have Asperger's due to his repetitive utterances. He returns to work and has a lovely visit with a motorcycle club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim is stuck in limbo when his Cardiac Doctor goes on vacation and his clearance documents are incomplete. Since he can't work out at his gym, he joins another gym for a week to get a little rehab on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim gets cleared by his doctor to work after receiving what some might call bad news. The bad news has a big Silver Lining for Jim. Maybe we should reevaluate saying Happy(Memorial Day, Good Friday, etc.). Masculine/feminine nouns, gender colors, and geometric favoritism needs to be ended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim always thought people were predominately good, but it took a health scare to prove it. A local business owner decides to let everyone know he is a racist. Budweiser takes a stand for tolerance and inclusivity. Time will tell which stance a better business move. My prediction is history and profit will prove Budweiser the wiser. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim delves into the handshake. Used for hundreds of years it has seen a decline in popularity since Covid. It all comes down to rituals and comfort on whether you fist bump, shake, bow, nod, or gobble. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Bar Rescue is a show where people get screamed at for half the time by an older fat man with dyed hair, a raspy voice, in a black suit. To top it off your Bar doesn't get rescued if it's well run, employees are hardworking, your kitchen is clean and you're not in debt to your tits. Recent events have Jim reexamining his love of childlike activities and perspectives. The title of this episode is an excerpt from Stopping by Woods by Robert Frost. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim goes off script in this episode with his personal journey through life. An aimless meandering through existence could take you to a place of purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim's hard truth is that some people will not be happy. That is in work and in life. Pop psychology calls them toxic personalities. We do ourselves a disservice by either catering or continuing to engage them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Is the customer always, right?  Over or under valuing customer wants is difficult.  It's St Patrick's Day, Jim opines on the cultural stereotypes and an historical inaccuracy. In the future will St. Jim be remembered for casting all the penguins out of the Keys. An errant comment from his sister sends Jim into a tizzy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Metaphorically Jim has new equipment, so he begins the show talking about handling change in your Bar or Restaurant. Whether it's a POS system, portion pour system, multi-mixer system, etc. it will add to the bottom line of the business, so it is best to embrace the change. Finally, Jim has no recollection of the 7 minutes he was out. It doesn't mean there was nothing to see but just like sleeping and not remembering your dreams doesn't mean you didn't. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support