Professional Bartending Schools of America

Are you having trouble finding a part-time or full-time job that pays well? In the past 3 years, jobs have been tough to come by but not for bartenders! Bartending jobs are continually in demand. According to the Alcoholic Beverage Control of Virginia, the Richmond Tri-City area has over 500 alcohol establishments!

As Richmond's premier bartending school we're certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Through our 17 years of experience, we have trained and placed thousands of bartenders in Virginia from ages 18 to 70.

Bartending Training

Our 40-hour class is conducted over 2 and a half weeks. It is designed to make your experience as realistic as possible with industry standard equipment including soda guns, speed racks, and professional glassware! At The Professional Bartending Academy your interactive bartending class will cover the following topics:

• Popular and Classic Drink Recipes
• Proper Mixing Techniques
• Liquor, Liqueur, Beer, and Wine Product Knowledge
• Wine Presentation Techniques
• How to Set Up and Close Down a Bar's Daily Operations
• How to Cut and Use Garnishes
• Customer Service Skills
• Calling Order
• Virginia Alcohol Laws
• How to Identify a Fake ID
• Resume assistance
• Interview techniques

In addition, your bartending class will include:

• Your Bartending Textbook!
• Nationwide Job Placement Assistance!
• Certificate (Valid in all 50 states!)
• A Letter of Reference!
• Unlimited use of our bar!

The staff at the Academy has over 20 years of behind-the-bar experience to help you better understand the industry and the newest trends in bartending. Our staff has experience in many different bar atmospheres including nightclubs, neighborhood bars, restaurants, sports bars, country clubs, and private parties! Throughout our 40-hour program, you will hear about different experiences our instructors have had while working behind the bar. This type of education provides you with a realistic understanding of what you may expect as a bartender.

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A Bartending Career

Bartenders meet lots of interesting people and have lots of flexibility in location and schedules. People who already have jobs can easily fit bartending into their schedules for added fun and profit. Students often find bartending fits well with school schedules.

Bartending is not a skill that you can learn through just a book or online course. If you want to learn the right way, our hands-on teaching approach is the best option. We guarantee to provide you with the highest quality education and have fun while you're doing it. Our classroom size is limited to just 10 students per class so you'll actually make a few new friends as well.