Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to bartend in New York?In New York (and most states) you have to be 18 to serve alcohol. Do I need a license to bartend?Bartending school certification is not a requirement by law in New York. Certification without the necessary training is like rowing a boat without a paddle. Personality, knowledge, confidence and efficiency behind the bar are the real attributes that the manager/owner is looking for in a bartender. It's the training that gives you the ability to do the job, not the certificate. What should I look for when choosing a bartending school?The level of training can vary immensely from one school to another. So when choosing a bartending school we suggest you compare several schools. Take your time to research your options. The bartending school with the best training is the best school for you. Without the right training everything else is meaningless! 1-Check to see if the school is licensed by the NY State Education Department. A licensed school provides students with protection, such as tuition refunds, available through the State’s Tuition Refund Account. Licensed bartending schools also have a formal complaint process, whereas unlicensed schools, on-line bartending schools and bartending agencies, do not provide recourse, modern hands-on training or job placement assistance. Unlicensed schools do not tend to invest money in set-up, equipment and adequate training. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss/DIRECTORY1.htm 2- Do your research. Inquire if they offer a hand-on trial class (an excellent way to see the facilities and evaluate the quality of training). Review the school's training manual to make sure it's up-to-date and that it covers the entire spectrum from classic drinks to trendy drinks served in the bars, restaurants and clubs of today. At the New York Bartending School you will EVERYTHING you need to know in our 40-hour bartender/mixology course, but we won't waste your time learning obsolete drinks that are never ordered - like Pink Squirrels, Grasshoppers and Golden Cadillacs.Once you've done your research, make a visit to the three bartending schools that you have narrowed your choice down to. Before making a final decision, you need to physically check out the facilities. Does it have the atmosphere of a real bar? Is it fully equipped with all the modern equipment? Are the classes overcrowded or too large in comparison to the number of stations. By visiting several schools, you will be able to make an informed and educated decision as to which bartending school provides you the best value for your money. At the New York Bartending School our reputation, our facilities and our training speaks for itself! This is why we tell students to (a)-Visit our bartending school, (b)-Sit in on a class, (c)-Attend our introductory hands-on trial class (no fee), (d)-Talk to the students, instructors and job placement director, (e)-Read our reviews, (f)-View the photos of our graduates working, (g)-Visit the graduates at their place of work, (h)-Visit other bartending schools to compare! (i)-Take your time and choose the bartending school that will give you the professional training you need to secure work as a bartender. What should I Avoid when Choosing a Bartending School?
What if I am not ready after 40 hours?You can take the course over again - as many times as you wish, at no additional fee at any of our New York Bartending Schools. How good you want to be is entirely up to you. Do you guarantee a job?At the New York Bartending School we are proud of our job placement assistance program because it has helped thousands of graduates find a job after graduation. We provide job hunting seminars, one-on-one assistance and a job placement site that posts real job leads. It's these resources combined with your training, personality, persistence and determination that will land you a bartending job. We do not and cannot guarantee graduates work. No School can! YOU are the one on ther interview! Even Harvard graduates are not guaranteed a job, we know - we have had many in our class! What if I am not ready after 40 hours of training?Our classes are separated by level. Beginners are separated from advanced learners. This allows you to learn faster and receive more one-on-one instructor time to provide you with the materials, skills, and training you need to start your career.If you feel you need to take the course again to refine your training, you can take the course over again - as many times as you wish, at no additional fee. This applies to any of our bartending schools.
Do you have payment plans?We offer an interest-free payment plan. Call us at 212.768.8460 to schedule what payment plan works for you. We're more than happy to help you start your career training. Do you offer flexible schedules?We offer classes at a variety of times so you can fit it into your schedule. View our schedule for details, or call us to talk about working out a schedule that works for you! What if I do not drink and know nothing about alcohol!Most of our students start out with little or no knowledge of alcohol, yet most graduate the first time they take the course. It all boils down to a comprehensive curriculum and unique teaching from qualified licensed instructors. If you are not ready, no problem, you can retake part or the entire course as many times as you want, whenever you want.and you will never have to pay another dime! Visit today and sit in on a class. To attend a free trial class call 212.768.8460 |