FAQ
Q. How much do bartenders earn?
A. Bartenders earn a salary and tips. The amount of money bartenders earn depend on three things. Their customer service skills, the number of customers they serve, and if they like dealing with the public. It’s estimated that over 75% of the people who order drinks tip the bartender. Many graduates earn up to $150-$300 daily.
Q. Do you use real liquor?
A. No, but we have carefully simulated the actual colors and mixing qualities of the liquors.
Q. If you don’t use real liquor, how do you know how the drinks will taste?
A. All ingredients are measured. Measuring ensures consistency in drinks.
Q. What happens if I can’t make the hours of the class because of a scheduling conflict?
A. Special schedules can be worked out.
Q. What happens if I can’t learn it all in 1 or 2 weeks?
A. Don’t worry. You can stay as long as you like, at no additional charge. We want you to be totally confident in your bartending skills. You can take extra classes and practice free.
Q. How soon can I get a job after graduation?
A. It depends on your motivation. Some students are out interviewing for jobs while attending class.and have jobs lined up before they finish the class.
Q. Will the school help me find a job?
A. We have an excellent job placement service whose only objective is to obtain a bartending job.
Q. Will the bartending school help me find more than one job?
A. Yes, as a graduate you can use the placement service whenever you need it.
Q. What is the difference between your school and others?
A. Experience, reputation, and results. We urge you to visit one of our schools first to see why over 100,000 men and women have chosen our school over all the others. One 20 minute visit will show what the difference is. We are the nation’s oldest, largest and most expienced bartending school. We are constantly rated the best bartending school by national organizations.
Q. Do I need a license to bartend?
A. No you don’t need a license to bartend.
Q. What is the difference between a bartender and mixologist?
A. Many bartenders don’t know why they do things when making mixed drink cocktails. They simply are following a recipe. A mixologist is a bartender who understands why specific things are done or not done to make great tasting drink recipes. This knowledge allows a mixologist to perfect great new drink recipes.
