Bartending For The Professional (Bartending For The Professional)

With the rise in casinos, nightclubs, and entertainment venues, the job market for bartenders is steadily increasing. This course will give you a fun and exciting introduction to the dramatic and lucrative world of professional bartending! Learn about common bar equipment, customer service, and the names and recipes for over 100 drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Discover how to "free-pour," create layered and multi-liquor drinks, and explore the most popular wines and microbrews. Also learn how a bartender helps their guests to have a great time while watching out for their safety. Job search skills and strategies for increasing customer satisfaction (and tips!) will also be covered. Full-time or part-time, bartending is fun, dynamic, and exhilarating! Fee includes the "Bartending and Serving Licensing" class (see below). No prior liquor knowledge required. You must be at least 18 years of age. Please bring valid picture ID to the class. Required textbook can be purchased at the EvCC bookstore (Chandler L. DeLove, Bartending for the Professional and Home Entertainer, Publisher: BarBack Books, Inc., ISBN: 0976219816).