Do you absolutely have to have a bartenders license to be a bartender?
Asked by mizzhollywood26
i can remember someone telling me that she was a bartender at like age 17. i want the quick money, but i don't wanna do it forever (i have a degree) so, i don't see any point in getting a license. i just want something for now.

Best Answer:
i have been in the business as a general manager for some of the biggest and best hotel chains for 40 years and never had a bartender licensed. trained yes and there are schools for bartending, unless you are working in a shot and beer place training is always good, because the first time u shake a martini, or get asked to make a wallbanger you will realize that u dont know what u r doing lol., however, the law in most states is u must be 21 to serve alcohol, younger servers can take the order however someone over 21 must serve and remove glasses, check the laws of your state.

yea thats why they call it a bartender if you wanna be a real one what you need
Answered by Jonny

I dont believe so... Ive had many bartender friends, and I have even served at a bar before and never had to have a license... go ahead apply somewhere I think your clear on that one
Answered by Kermit

you have to have a servers license. and to get one you have to be of legal age
Answered by rachelgypsy