Currently, the profession of a bartender can be safely classified as popular, which is directly related to the rapid development of the catering and entertainment industry. Bartender Day is an international holiday and is celebrated everywhere on February 6th. Let's talk about it in more detail.
International Bartender Day - February 6 - is celebrated along with St. Adamand's Day. This holiday owes its appearance to the Christian apostle, who lived in the distant VII century. Adamand made great efforts, trying to convert the population of European wine regions (Flanders, France, Germany) to the Catholic faith. After the canonization, he was awarded the loud title of the patron of all professions, one way or another connected with wine. These include winemakers, brewers, bartenders, restaurateurs, as well as all suppliers and sellers of alcoholic beverages. Thus, on February 6, two essentially different holidays are celebrated: one - religious, the second - professional.
Let's delve into the history of the name of the profession. Few people know that “bar” is an abbreviation of the word “barrier”. In the New World, at the time of the “gold rush”, numerous retail outlets began to appear, selling first a variety of goods, and subsequently “bottling” drinks. To separate the trading floor and the resting place, the so-called barriers began to be erected, which later reduced to “bars”. Workers in such establishments became known as bartenders.
Although Bartender’s Day, like any other holiday, is a joyful and cheerful event, the daily work of representatives of this profession can be safely called laborious. It requires good physical shape and endurance, because throughout the entire shift the bartender is forced to stand on his feet. And without the speed of reaction, excellent coordination of movements, an excellent eye and the ability to concentrate attention, a true professional can not do it. The need for constant communication with people, taking into account their mood and basic wishes imposes certain restrictions on workers in this field. They should possess not only sociability, but also special tact, steadfastness and politeness. Having added night shifts and a ban on the use of alcohol (and it can sometimes be difficult to restrain oneself), we can make a bold conclusion that this profession is not for everyone. Among the advantages of such work, one can distinguish a flexible schedule, the absence of the need for special education and the possibility of receiving tips.
How to celebrate Bartender's Day? The answer suggests itself. In bars and clubs this holiday is celebrated especially solemnly. You can also throw a cocktail party with friends or arrange a wine tasting. True professionals take part in a prestigious event called the BacARDI-Martini Grand Prix. This competition for bartenders has been held since 966 in one of the thirteen countries whose representatives take part in it. This is truly a spectacular event! However, in many countries, including Russia, such competitions are held at the regional level. Participants perform in a wide variety of nominations, depending on their skills and specialization.
Thus, Bartender's Day is a popular international holiday. The number of representatives of this profession is growing every year. Russia even has its own “bartender’s bible”, designed to make it as easy as possible to learn the basics of this activity and make it especially fascinating.