> My question is for any current bartenders who have or have not
> attended bartending schools. I am interested in attending a
> bartending school which costs $495. for a 2 week course. Though I am
> willing to pay the cost assoiciated with the school I am concerned
> about the true significance of a bartending school. If anyone who
> has attended a bartending school could give me any useful information
> as to the "real" benefits to come, I would be appreciative.
>
> Michael, Southern California
Hello Mike:
I would say Bartending school has little significance. One of the best ways to
move into the Bartending world is to move up the totem pole at a restaurant
with a large bar and bar crowd. School cannot teach anybody the real world of
bartending. I went from dishwasher to busboy, barback (great experience),
server to bartender and feel confident. I have worked with BartenderSchool
graduates who have not worked in the biz and it was a nightmare for both of
us..
I also don't know much about the courses, but view the whole thing with a bit
of suspicion. Nonetheless, good luck!
Tim, Northern California