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We are without a doubt thrilled to introduce The Drinkers Choice Club's "Social Star of The Month" for September.... Madi Mccambley!
With over 26,000 Followers on TikTok alone, you all may know her from her fun "Shake It Guuurl" Videos, where she shakes up some delicious Shooters and Cocktails at the Duck Dive Bar & Grill, and trust me, there are PLENTY of them.
But there is much more to this beautiful and playful bartender, and you are the first to get the inside story of how her bartending journey began...
Madi Mccambley
How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in this industry for 2 years. I spent a year hosting & have only been bartending/serving for a year now
What made you choose this line of work?
My dad & stepmom own the bar that I work at currently. I was a stay-at-home mom for a long time when my dad called me and said he had a job opportunity for me that he thinks I would excel at. So, I took it and was thrown into bartending and serving with hardly any training.
If you could change one misconception about the industry, what would it be?
One misconception about the industry that I would change is that anyone can do it. Working in a restaurant can be rewarding but there’s also plenty of cons that stray people from the industry. It has the potential for high earnings, flexible schedules, and fast paced work; however, it is also a job that requires long hours, difficult customers, an inconsistent income, and no benefits. So, although working in the service industry can be rewarding, it can also be very humbling so it’s definitely not for everyone.
What is one piece of advice to anyone wanting to work in this industry?
One piece of advice I would give is to communicate authentically and genuinely. Take the time to make your customers feel important and like you actually care that they are sitting at your bar or in your section.
Your videos are being seen across the world wide web! What do you hope to accomplish with the content you create?
I’m extremely grateful for the growth of our page! Because I didn’t have a huge knowledge on bartending, I really took the time to learn through my videos and get more comfortable with the different types of liquors and mixers. So, I really try to make my videos light and playful, so people realize that bartending doesn’t have to be so serious all the time.
When you go out to a bar, what is the one cocktail you would NEVER order from another bartender and why?
I would never really order a frozen drink from a bartender. The blender is a bartender's worst nightmare during a rush so avoid it at all costs.
When someone asks you to make them something fruity. What is your Go to Drink?
I would make them a Duck Dive Drink!
Cruzan Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Banana & Island Spiced Rum with cranberry and pineapple juice. That’s about as fruity as it gets!
and lastly...
THE DRINKERS CHOICE CLUB EXCLUSIVE QUESTION
What is your favorite cocktail recipe (that you make, or you like to drink) of all time?
My favorite cocktail to make is probably ANY flavored margarita. I love to make margaritas, especially rimmed with tajin. My favorite cocktail to drink is probably an espresso martini!
The Drinkers Choice Club thanks you for letting us get to know you and we wish you and your whole family nothing but continued success.
If you want to follow Madi on social media and YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD! you can find her here...
Tik Tok: @duckdivebarandgrill & @madimccambleyy
Instagram: @madimccambley
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