1912 Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charley Mahoney

HINTS For BEGINNERs And now, assuming that you have your place, the next thing is to run it so it will show a profit, not only on your investment but on your labor. It may seem a simple matter at first, but it is not so easy as it looks, and the man who expects to succeed must start out with some kind of system, and be a worker as well. Bear in mind that the good bar tender is not always a good boss, nor even a good manager. He must have executive ability in addi tion to his other accomplishments. The mere fact that a bar is ready for customers doesn't always mean trade, although that may be the general im pression of those not in the business; nor does a saloon-keeper's entire duty consist in standing around dressed in the height of fashion. Of course he must dress well, but quietly, for loud clothing and big diamonds, or any display of jewelry are in very bad taste. Study your establishment and study your trade; keep the first up-to-date and in good order and you 39