Experience
2016 - Present
Owner
The CrunkletonChapel Hill and Charlotte, NC
Education
Advice from Gary Crunkleton
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Spirit knowledge, cocktail knowledge, and the ability to learn the craft of bartending are the pillars of bartending.
They are supported by a fundamental appreciation for service and people.
We do bi-monthly meetings and talk about the ins, outs, and what have yous.
I try to create opportunities for each of them to succeed within their own style. We do staff outings to cities to see others doing what we do. They attend industry events when possible. They enroll in educational opportunities when able.
I like to hire individuals that are quick with hand and eye coordination.
Participation in high school sports is a plus given I sometimes yell when coaching them up. I like humility and an overall interest in taking care of others.
I have a good network of colleagues within the industry that share ideas.
I often taste all different types of spirits to stay abreast of what is out there and to keep my palate right. I stay open minded to what is going on in the industry - good and bad, old and new.
Books by Dale Degroff, Jerry Thomas, David Embury, Harry Craddock, Jeff Berry, and David Wondrich.
Looking at Jeffrey Morganthaler's website also helps.
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