Program prepared me very well for my job at the Station Tavern. All the hands-on
mixing practice helped me develop my skills from square one. Spent hours each
session for the purpose of practicing all kinds of drink making, reviewing
techniques and answering any and all kinds of questions. Good discussions on beer,
wine and spirits were included along with selecting inventory for special occasions
and how to run your own bartender service. Really enjoyed the classes and the
instructors.
❖ J. Greenwalt – Millersville, PA
To the point, the Professional Bartender & Hospitality Program that was sponsored
in my area was awesome. Don’t feel that my instructors could be out done. These
guys are very good at what they do and I could tell that they really enjoyed it
which was good for everyone in class. Really liked the depth of the material and
the training manuals we received. I also participated in the TIPS and Showcase
Flair-Bartender Programs and was equally pleased with the presentation. Got my
money’s worth and then some. Thanks.
❖ C. Kowalski – Strasburg, PA
Thought the combination of the Professional Bartender TIPS programs was an
excellent idea. Both courses were expertly taught in an all hands-on fashion,
about 40 hours of practice. And we did a lot of review each meeting as well, which
really helped to develop our skills. The booklets we received were an added touch
that made learning easier. Each study guide was filled with information on mixing
all kinds of drinks, types of glassware, interviewing and even how to run your own
bartending service.
Although I paid my tuition in full, I think that the pay as you go options are a
good idea and helped a number of people in my program to be able to take part in
your course who wouldn’t been able to, otherwise. Thank-you for an enjoyable
learning experience.
❖ J. Wolcott – Ephrata, PA
My instructors were extremely informative gentlemen. Their knowledge and teaching
style made all the classes fun and learning way easier. I had no idea that there
was so much involved, but it all came together by the end of the program. We had
good books that we were able to keep for reference. We did a lot of practice in
this course as well, which really cemented everything together. Coming into the
program I knew virtually nothing about Mixology, Wine, Craft-Beer, or Spirits.
After completing this course, I believe that I can work successfully in any kind
of bar and do a good job. I’m so pleased with my experience that I have already
recommended your Professional Bartender School to my friends.
❖ C. Keen – Manheim, PA
Quality program and great teachers. Learned more than anticipated. The
instructional manuals had everything that I need to do an awesome job as a
Professional Bartender. I especially liked the Job & Employment Work-shop given as
part of the program. It really opened my eyes as to what a manager is thinking and
looking for in an employee on the other side of the desk. The information on how
to interview, what questions that will be asked of you, and how to really sell
yourself and your new skills in a fashion that’s beneficial to the employer, will
be valuable for years to come no matter what type of job I’ll be looking for. I
especially liked the fact that I was being trained by people who have owned their
own businesses and actually have had to hire and manage people to make their
establishments successful. Their comments and directives come from people who work
in the trenches every day, not just someone whose function is just to show you how
to mix some drinks. It makes quite a difference, and it really showed. I feel
ready to go and will be tending bar through my college and graduate school years.
I’m really looking forward to working at the beach each summer. Thank you for
the patience and the confidence level your instructors provided.
❖ L. Bolger – Reading, PA
Found the course to be very informative and all the instructors knowledgeable of
mixing drinks and managing a bar operation. All the actual practice on preparing
the recipes made learning fun and remembering how to do it a lot easier. I also
was pleased with all the interviewing tips and the payment plans that were offered.
Planning to participate in forthcoming programs sponsored by the Wine Academy.
Have plans to run my own business in the future. Thank-you for making the program
available.
❖ A. Forte – Boyertown, PA
