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?A bartending school certification, or license, is not a requirement by law in New York. Individual bars, restaurants, and other establishments that serve alcohol, however, may require bartenders to have their certification. 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!
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 three New York Bartending School locations: South Florida, New York City and Long Island. So you can be as good as you want to be!
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. At the New York Bartending School we provide job hunting seminars, one-on-one assistance and a job placement site that posts real job leads - we provide graduates with every tool they need to land a job. It's these resources combines with our graduate's personality, persistence and determination that accounts for our success, and theirs, in finding a bartending job. Check out our blog for more info on job placement and our photo gallery to view our graduates at work. The degree of job placement assistance offered by any trade school varies immensely, but none can guarantee you a job as it is the manager/owner of the bar that is doing the interviewing. A school can prepare you for the interview and provide assistance and job leads. The amount of actual job leads that come into a school is dependent on the reputation of the training from that bartending school. As we have said several times "It is not the certificate that will land you a job; it is the TRAINING!
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! I do not drink and know nothing about alcohol. Can I still learn?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 |