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Bar Operations

The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the essential skills and knowledge required for bartending and mixology. This foundation will prepare students to excel in a professional bar setting.

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Bar Operations
Weekly classes on Monday| 5pm-8pm| Online & Face-to-Face
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You are required to pay 100% of the total cost at least seven (7) working days prior to commencing of training. If you are unable to pay the full amount before the start of classes, you have the option of making 50% down payment and the balance payable by the middle of the programme.

Persons that choose to make payments via the bank account: the receipt must be emailed or Whatsapp to 477-8910 one (1) week before commencing of training.

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Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 50% penalty fee will be charged.

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Applicants in cases 2 and 3 will be given the option to transfer to another course or the same course being offered at another date.

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Bar Operations
Weekly classes on Monday| 5pm-8pm| Online & Face-to-Face

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and utilize a wide range of ingredients and garnishes, understanding their role in flavor balance.
  • Bartending Techniques: essential bartending techniques, including shaking, stirring, muddling, layering, and flaming.
  • Cocktail Preparation: Prepare a variety of classic, signature, and modern cocktails with precision and creativity.
  • Understand and apply legal and ethical responsibilities in serving alcohol.
  • Bar Operations: Apply principles of efficient bar setup, layout, and workflow optimization.
  • Inventory Management: Manage stock levels, monitor usage patterns, and minimize waste.
  • Menu Development: Design and cost a beverage menu tailored to a specific audience or venue.

Course Description:

The course seeks to enhance students’ ability to create exceptional customer experiences through mixology, whilst learning the importance of presentation, storytelling, and tailoring beverages to meet diverse customer preferences, fostering memorable interactions and return patronage.

It would prepare students for diverse opportunities in the beverage industry, whether as skilled employees or aspiring entrepreneurs. By integrating bartending techniques with business acumen, students will gain insights into market demands, innovative trends, and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive industry.

Week 1: Bartending and Bar Management I (Theory): (Bar Structures: Careers in Bartending: The Physiology of Alcohol and Responsible Bar Service; Bar Tools & Glassware; and an Overview of Beers Wines and Spirits)

Week 2: Bartending and Bar Management II (Theory): (The Operating Control Cycle of a Contemporary Bar; Procurement, Storage and Inventory Control Management; Planning and Designing the Physical Beverage Menu)

Week 3: Bartending and Bar Management III (Theory): (Costing Strategies for Beverage Menus; Pricing Strategies for Standardized Beverage Menus; Menu Engineering Beverage Menus; Industry Trends and Sustainable Practices when Engineering Beverage Menus)

Week 4: Practical Mixology I: Classical Cocktails and Signature Spins (Rum and Vodka)

Week 5: Practical Mixology II: Classic Cocktails and Signature Spins (Gin and Tequila)

Week 6: Practical Mixology III: Classic Cocktails and Signature Spins (Brandy; Whisk(e)y; and Liqueurs)

Week 7: Practical Mixology IV: Beer-based Cocktails and Wine-based Cocktails)

Week 8: Practical Mixology V: Dessert-based Cocktails

Week 9: Practical Mixology VI: Practical Exam.

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