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
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- Industry orientation
- Presentation
- Bar equipment and layout, etc.
2. Alcoholic Product Orientation
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- Become familiar with the range of alcoholic products found commonly in a bar including spirits, beer and wine.
3. Non Alcoholic Drinks
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- Become familiar with the range of non-alcoholic drinks that can be found at a bar; different coffee and tea types.
4. Service Procedures
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- 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
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- 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
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- Understanding and appreciation of different wines.
- Learn which wines go best with seafood, meat and cheese platters.
7. Establishing a Bar Service
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- Consolidate skills so far developed to establish or improve the management of a bar service