Q: Why Bartending School?

A: This is by far my favorite question.  Before there were bartending schools, you would first be a bar-back, bus person, wait staff, food runner, or even a dishwasher.  When you finally become a bartender often you would lack the skills to be a great bartender.  Simply put, many establishments just don’t have the time to train you.  By taking our course, you will have the skills and confidence to step behind any bar and make money right away.  On-line courses and college classes do NOT give you the hands-on training that you need to be successful. 

Q: I do not know anything about alcohol or drinks.  Will it be hard for me to learn or to keep up with the class?

A: Most of the students start with little or no knowledge of bartending or the service industry at all.  The classes are broken up into 14 separate lessons that make it easy to follow along and learn.  Our Veteran instructors make learning easy and fun.  By the time your course is over, you will have the speed and knowledge to work in any environment.  If you feel you still need more time to train, just come in and practice whenever we are open.

Q: What is the demand for Bartenders today?

A: Obviously, Bartending jobs range from region to region.  With all of the establishments in Washington State that serve alcohol, there is always a demand for well trained bartenders.  As long as people want to go out and drink, there will be a demand for bartenders.

Q: I have a full-time job.  Will someone still hire me if I can only work part time?

A: Most Bartenders only work part time. A lot of bartender’s have a full or part time job doing other things.  However, some people find that they do so well bartending that they make it their full time job. 

Q: How old do I have to be to be a bartender?

A: That depends on the State that you live in.  In the State of Washington you must be at least 21 to serve alcohol behind the bar.  You must be at least 18 to serve alcoholic beverages as wait staff.  We have students that come through before they turn 21, so that they can start bartending as soon as they’re 21.

Q: What is a Class 12 and Class 13 permit?

A:  In the State of Washington you must possess a Class 12 or Class 13 license to serve alcoholic beverages.  After passing the course, if you are under the age 21 you will receive a Class 13 permit, when you turn 21, your permit will be upgraded to a Class 12.  If you are 21, you will receive a Class 12.  Permits are valid for 5 years.  Training for Class 12 and 13 Permits is held every Friday and every other Sunday from 3pm-6pm.

Q: What is the average Age of a bartender?

A: Age has nothing to do with the success of bartender.   Here at Seattle Bartending College, our classes include people of all ages to meet the needs of many different establishments.   Just remember your ability, personality and attitude count for more than anything else.

Q: How soon can I start?

A: Classes start every Monday and every other Saturday.

Q: What happens if I miss a class?

A: If you happen to miss a class, for whatever reason, you simply make it up for free.  We just need to reschedule you.  It’s that easy.

Q: Do you teach me all that I need to know about bartending?

A: Not only do we teach you all about mixing drinks, you’ll learn over 100 different types of alcohol, Customer Service, bar set-ups and equipment, Flair and everything you need to know to becoming a successful bartender.

Q: How many drinks will I learn?

A: We break up the lessons into 14 learnable sections, which comes to about 200 drinks.  Do NOT let this number intimidate you.  We make learning easy and fun!

Q: How does Job Placement work?

A: It’s very easy.  Once you have completed your training, we offer local and nationwide job placement assistance to all of our graduates.  We work for you to get your foot in the door interviewing and working with a wide variety of establishments that fit your needs.  Graduates from the Bartending College successfully find jobs within one to two weeks after completing our course.  Why wait!  Let us know how we can help you start bartending career.