Bartending Class Outline

ABC Bartending Schools have fully equipped bars for the students to train on.  Each bar is set up as if you were training on the job, with soda guns, blenders, sinks, speed racks, glassware, ice bins, and bottles so that you will LEARN BY DOING.

Bar Set Up and Equipment - Students will learn how to set up the bar and work station for the day.  They will also learn how to use and maintain all the tools of bartending.

Mixology - This is the art of drink mixing.  Students learn over 100 basic and fancy drinks.  This part of the training instructs students in the principles of mixology.

Speed Techniques - In this section of the bartending school training, students learn how to prepare multiple drinks orders quickly and accurately.

Fruit Cutting and Garnishes - Students will learn how to cut fruit and decorate tropical and specialty cocktails.

Profit Pouring - This section teaches suggestive selling techniques that will increase bar sales and tips.

Liquors - During this section of the bartending school training, students learn about the liquors they work with.

Wines - Students receive an understanding of wine service, tasting, and the differences between wines.

Beer - Students are shown how to pour draft beer and tap a keg.

Customer Service - Students learn how to give effective courteous service.  Knowing how to give good service equals good tips - that translates into money in your pocket.

Alcohol Awareness - Students learn to serve alcohol with care and awareness. Many states now require bartenders to have this training before licensing.

Flair Training - In this course students will learn the art of flair bartending.   Learn to master the moves of the professional bartender and make Tom Cruise look average after attending this course.

Legal Responsibilities / Health and Safety (certification) - Students will learn the legal resposibilities and health and safety concerns of the workplace.  Certification is also available.

Cash Register Procedures and Cash Handling - Here students will learn to properly run a cash register and credit card authorization machine.  They will also learn the proper methods of handling cash.

Interviewing Techniques and Resumes - Students will learn successful interviewing for a bartending position. They will learn how to fill out an application, prepare a resume, dress professionally, and answer interview questions.