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The Business of Bartending

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $149
  • SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
  • over 3 sessions

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  • $149
  • over 3 sessions
  • Room 435
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What you'll learn in this bartending class:

Learn to bartend like a rock star! Sign up for an exceptional course that not only prepares you to work as a bartender in all types of establishments, but also teaches you the business side of the beverage industry. Professional bartending requires so much more than simply putting ice in a glass and adding ingredients. Find out the secrets to providing excellent customer service, and learn a common-sense approach to bartending that is crucial to being a successful bartender and a valued employee.

Actual liquor cannot be used in class, but you’ll be taught in detail how to practice making cocktails on your own, including how to pour the perfect shot, what you need to know about wine and champagne service, and what glassware to use for what types of cocktails. You’ll also learn about high-volume sales techniques, laws that apply to the bar business, and dealing with job interviews and resumes. In addition to class lectures, test and activities, you will be given an online test and homework assignments.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Professional Certificate for Bartending. Those who score 90% or above on the quizzes may also test for the Master's Certificate of Excellence. This course also includes additional testing for "Serving Alcohol Responsibly" with certification for those who pass.

This class has a $50 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning of class. Optional $10 materials fee for plastic bottles.
School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

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Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

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  • Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the start date of the class; receipt of requests made via other methods, such as phone messages, cannot be guaranteed.
  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
  • Refunds are granted ONLY if a class is cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled.
  • In the instance of cancelled classes, course fee is automatically refunded.
  • Credit card refunds are processed with seven business days, check and cash refunds will be issued by check within 45 business days.

Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

  • Refunds are NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registrations.
  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
  • Returned checks will be subject to a $25 handling charge.

Some high demand classes, such as Glass Fusing and Good Times Travel day trips, have separate and different refund policies stating that all registrations are final, and no refunds, credits, or transfers will be given. Please bear that in mind when registering for those classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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