Qualification to be obtained:

third level vocational qualification of bartender.

Approaches for implementation of the vocational education programme: Modular

The programme purpose:

The programme purpose is to prepare bartenders responsible for daily working of a bar, satisfaction of the guests and staff, following safety and hygiene standards, who ensures product quality and is involved in its selling following service standards.

Programme duration:  11 – months

Programme eligibility criteria: basic education, age – 18.

Expected results:

• Making and serving alcoholic drinks according to the standard;
• Making and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails;
• Making and serving hot non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks;
• Carrying financial settlement according to the defined rules;
• Following security norms;
• Opening (mise en place) and closing of working day;
• Communicating in English language regarding professional activities;
• Providing first aid when needed;
• Monitoring of following personal hygiene and sanitary-hygiene norms by the personnel in the catering facility.

Employment opportunities:

After the programme completion, a graduate has an opportunity to be employed as a bartender in the different types of food catering service: bar, café, restaurant, club, casino, hotel complex, destination resort, entertainment centre, cruise ship (in case of relevant maritime training) and other facilities.