Bartending School

I live in San Diego...considering going to a bartending school. Is it worth it though? I would really hate to waste money if i cant get a job aftewards. Thanks!!

i bartend, and i'd say no, it's not worth it. they might teach you something neat, like how to throw bottles, that's about it. the rest you can easily teach yourself. and i don't know of any bars that require you to go to school for it. you just have to get a liquor license anywhere you work. and you don't even have to know how to make a crown and coke to get one. your liquor license is a responsible vendor permit, meaning you have agreed not to serve anyone that's already drunk, too drunk, obviously on drugs, and not to serve after hours if you live in a county with restrictions. the best thing to do is get a book. memorize as many as you can. try to just remember 2 drinks a day. i'll give you a little list of the ones you really need to know. make friends with a good bartender, and ask them to give you the recipes for their favorite shots and drinks, and ask him/her to teach you to "float" liquors. that's good to know. you need to know what type of glasses all drinks go in. and in bartending, if you get a drink you have never heard of, just ask the customer what's in it. with female customers that don't know what they want, make something fruity and pink. it's so easy, and a lot of fun. good luck!
crown n coke
screwdriver
mai tai
sex on the beach
cape cod
white russian
long island iced tea
red snapper
red headed slutttt
toasted almond
buttery nipple
tequila sunrise
amaretto sour
surfer on acid

those are the ones i serve most often. besides beer and such. if you can make a drink called sex with an alligator, and make it right, that's when you know you are a great bartender.

2008-07-03 08:30:25 by Des

Kenny take a speed drill test!

I am thinking about going to bartending school, I am married and have a 11 year old son. My husband does not think it is a good idea to go to bartending school, He thinks it is a waste of money and basically probably a scam. He does not like the idea of the hours of working in a bar, and the fact that I may be hit on, just a lot of factors including the time. Ect.

yes, bartending schools are a colossal waste of both. in my 25 years in the business i've never once seen a "graduate" get the job, because it takes too long to "de-program" them, most places prefer to train a novice over hiring a graduate. check out www.totallyfreebartending.com for starters. if you've never worked in the restaurant/bar industry, starting as a bartender without restaurant experience is a very bad idea. it is by far the hardest job, with the longest hours, and most physical work involved. hire on as a server, or cocktail server at a smaller place, to see, if this business is for you. if you are just looking for a part time job, you'll make more money that way, and is much easier work. as a bartender you are expected to set up the bar, cut fruit (google the term "bartender's rot"), carry kegs, cases of beer, wine, soft drinks, clean glasses, wait on your own customers, make drinks for waiters, cocktailers, supervise the barback & cocktailers, etc. you have to multi-task at high speed efficiently for hours. when the rest of the staff gets to go home, you are stuck breaking down the bar, clean, restock for the next shift, fill out spill & comp sheets, and balance your cash drawer to the penny.

2007-11-16 05:05:41 by Kathy A

Price: $3.88

I recently moved to the Nashville area, I am interested in going to the Nashville Bartending School, Is there financial aid for bartending school and how much does it cost (give or take) any info would be helpful.

Go to their website - or call them and ask how much it would run to complete an entire course....

2008-04-20 19:02:42 by FranklyIdo

Price: $5.95 $5.95

I'm 18 years old and looking to get a bartending certificate or license or something like that. I'm not really sure, but I know that I need to go to a school to get that and I'm not sure which ones are legit. I have a car so traveling isn't really a problem, but I would prefer for it not to be in the city. I live in the suburbs about 20 minutes outside of Philly. Any help would be much appreciated!

Authentic Bartending School of Pennsylvania
201 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia

PHONE: (215) 922-0799

WEBSITE: http://www.authenticbartendingschool.com

2009-01-04 15:50:04 by franchkins

I am looking to attend a bartending school, but I would need to be placed immediately afterward into a good bartending job (hopefully, not in the Valley). Does anybody know which is the best accredited bartending school for my objectives?

you'll have a hard time getting into a good bartending job with no experience. You'll probably have to barback and bus tables until you build up some seniority. You should skip the school and look for a job as a bar back or cocktail waiter instead. You'll still learn all you need to know from the other bartenders, and you'll start making money right away instead of wasting time and money on schooling that isn't required anyway.

2006-06-28 12:01:15 by MrDynamic