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Bartending Training
Fortunately there are many options if you are serious about becoming a bartender. Every major city has either local bartender schools that offer hands on training behind the bar and in the classroom. Some program are offered by private companies which include both classroom and real life training. In addition to traditional training there hundreds of online programs which offer certification programs as well.
Besides online classes there are many DVD and Video Bartending Training courses which you can purchase online. It may be wise to purchase a DVD to see if you are serious about becoming a bartender before enrolling in formal training.
Professional Bartenders Training Options
There are hundreds of CD's, DVD's, Videos, and books, bartending schools, and online/home study programs available. Select the program that will work best for you. Consider the content of the training, the cost and the convenience. The majority of Bartending Books you will find focus only on making the drinks but not practical for training purposes. This is all good information. Books are great for reference, but you probably will not get any information about getting the job, or making the money.
There are a number of different types of Bartending Schools. You may find a 'crash course' that will provide you with a book, and 8 hours of lectures/ instruction on making drinks. This type of course can cost $150 - $300. A complete training course, from a good bartending school, will include: interviewing techniques, bar equipment and operation, drink making techniques and tools, cash handling and customer service. Typically this course will run over a 4 to 6 week period and can cost from $300 - $600.
Online/Home Study programs are fast becoming the best way to get the training you need. They provide you a low cost way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Here are sample of training courses in most bartending training programs.
● Understanding the Bar Business ● The Bartenders Job Application ● What is a Bartender? ● Types of Bars ● The Job Interview ● What to expect from your Bartending Job ● Getting Your Bartending Job
● Mixing Tools & Supplies ● Frozen Drink Machines
● The Bar ● Glassware ● Coffee & Hot Drink Machines
● The 'Front - Bar' ● Soda Systems ● Supplies & Storage
● The 'Back - Bar' ● Draft Systems ● P.O.S. Systems
● The 'Well Area' ● Refrigeration Systems
● Fruit & Garnish ● Glass Washing Equipment
● Rum ● Beer
● Liquor ● Tequila ● Wine
● The Basics ● Whiskey ● Summary
● Vodka ● Brandy
● Gin ● Other Liquors
● Personalized Training ● Customer Service
● Responsible Alcohol Service ● Making the Most of Your Job
● On-The-Job Training ● High Volume Techniques