1. Be prepared for a high-stress work environment. Nightclubs are notorious for being dead in the beginning of your shift and filling up really quickly shortly afterwards. If you work in a high-volume nightclub make sure you come mentally prepared for organized chaos.
2. Learn basic math. If you’re in a position that deals with the transaction of money, be very careful. Make sure you keep track of every dollar that goes through your hands. Some places don’t allow calculators on the floor, so before you pursue a career in the nightclub scene you absolutely have to know basic math.
3. Come prepared. Make sure you eat a meal before you start your shift so that you have enough energy to last throughout the entire night. Bring all the tools necessary to perform your job well. If you’re a bartender or bottle service professional, make sure you have pens, bottle openers and a flashlight on you at all times. This will save you time and having to deal with an aggravated manager.
4. Don’t complain. Don’t complain when something doesn’t go your way. If you’re pissed off that your manager gave your shift to someone else, don’t cry about it or make a fuss. Brush it off and keep going. At the end of the day, you’re a small pawn in the grand scheme of things. The last thing you want to do is become labelled as a “complainer”. Management has no time or desire to deal with unhappy employees especially in this economic environment where there are lineups of potential new staff vying for a position in a high-volume nightclub.
