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I have a question about bartening in las vegas ?

I want to move to las vegas and become a bartender on the las vegas strip. How competative is it ? Someone with real experience or knowledge please ?

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1. I used to work in a Las Vegas casino( in the kitchen) and the bar-tending @ the casinos is extremely competitive! There are not many jobs like that, that people let go. It also really helps if you know somebody that already has a job in a casino. Las Vegas is just like anywhere else though, it does have joints were your not going to have a problem finding a job( liquor sales 24hrs a day). Just remember that when you get to Vegas and want to work for a casino, you will have to get a sheriffs card( and background check), and a Las Vegas food handlers card. I don't really remember how much they cost to get, but I'm pretty sure they are under $200 for both. One last thing- DON'T MOVE TO THE Las Vegas central areas, move to Henderson. Has all Vegas has 10 min away, a lot nicer area, and a lot less crime.
2. Chef Mark is about right on ... but he forgot to tell you about the TAM card that you need in order to serve alcohol. It's the equivalent to a bartender's license in other states. Most bartender jobs on the strip are union, so you have to get in as a bar back first ... that's true for most places. Also, if you don't have gaming experience, it's difficult to find a job in a casino ... so it may be best to find a job bartending in a restaurant first, just so you can get Vegas experience. Some will say go to bartending school, but I don't know how fruitful that is, but if you have the $$ to spend, why not. Also, sign up at the union, they have classes there and you can find jobs that way, too.