Learn the skills and knowledge you need to work in a bar.

This is an excellent qualification that will give you the skills to work anywhere in the world.

This course provides foundation knowledge for those tending a bar or working as a bartender/drinks waiter or waitress. In this course you will:

• become familiar with alcoholic drinks: wine, spirits, beers and cocktails
• learn how to make non-alcoholic drinks including cappuccinos and speciality teas
• learn how to provide quality service to bar customers
• mix a range of cocktails and other drinks
• learn the fundamentals of wine appreciation.

Further studies can lead to:

• Successfully starting your own bar [complete the suggested courses; food and beverage management, small business management]
• Running a Hotel or Restaurant [complete the suggested courses; hotel management, food and beverage management, starting a small business]
• Event and wedding management [complete the suggested courses; Event management, wedding planning]

Course Aims:

• To develop a broad understanding of the industry
• Identify and describe the range of alcoholic products found commonly in a bar.
• Identify and describe a range of non alcoholic drinks available at bars.
• Develop an understanding of how to provide improved service to bar customers.
• Develop an ability to mix a range of drinks
• Identify and describe a wide variety of different wines.
• Consolidate skills so far developed to establish or improve the management of a bar service.

There are 7 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction

• • Industry orientation
  • Presentation
  • Bar equipment and layout, etc.

2. Alcoholic Product Orientation

• • Become familiar with the range of alcoholic products found commonly in a bar including spirits, beer and wine.

3. Non Alcoholic Drinks

• • Become familiar with the range of non-alcoholic drinks that can be found at a bar; different coffee and tea types.

4. Service Procedures

• • Protocol
  • Dealing with customers
  • Food handling
  • Tray service
  • Accounts, etc.
  • Learn the service procedures for a range of situations from an a la carte restaurant to a bar and grill.

5. Mixing Drinks

• • Develop an ability to mix a range of cocktails and other drinks in a bar.
  • Learn the art of flaring and how to make a Tequila Sunrise.

6. Wine Appreciation

• • Understanding and appreciation of different wines.
  • Learn which wines go best with seafood, meat and cheese platters.

7. Establishing a Bar Service

• • Consolidate skills so far developed to establish or improve the management of a bar service