Bartending school near san diego.?

I want to work as bartender so I wanna know bartending school in San diego. which one is the best near downtown or spring valley. And how much is cousre fee? Thank you for ur answer.Bartending school near san diego.?
Hey Mameowx,



Don't do it! Once you get your certificate, you are given leads... Leads to places like the VFW in El Cajon, or maybe to the Por Favor in Lemon Grove, to work during lunch.. Ooh, or even better lists of many caterer's here in San Diego that really just need someone to open beers and pour wine.



I have worked in San Diego Bars/Nightclubs for nearly 18 years. I always ask the same question to prospective bartenders; "What's in a Rum and Coke?". The correct answer is "Rum %26amp; Coke", however, you would be surprised by the amount of people who actually say "Oh, and a lime, sometimes"...



My reason for the question is that with a decent listing of drinks, you should be able to make any of the basics. You know, things like screwdrivers, Cape Cods, Tequila Sunrises, etc. If you can, start out as a cocktailer or a bar-back. You will get to know how to pour a draught, cut up fruit, clean a glass and properly rotate a bar.



The things that they will not teach you in school are:

a). How to recognize a fight about to happen %26amp; diffuse it.

b). How to recognize if someone is under the influence.

c). How to properly cut someone off.

d). How to work someone for a tip without them waiting for you after work for their ...favor to be repaid.....

e). What to do in an emergency.



They teach you their methods for making the drinks in their books. In 18 years, I have made only a few Grasshoppers, a couple of Harvey Wallbangers and only 1 Side Car, but I can GUARANTEE you that those drinks will be among those that you will be taught!



DO'S

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So save yourself the money, start in a small bar; get a decent book or look on the internet, copy drinks down on index cards,; talk to every bar manager; bartender you know to let them know you are interested; watch how bartenders make drinks; get a good list of jokes; become pashionate about sports; get yourself a selling point; learn how to change a keg; change a soda syrup.



DON'Ts

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Go to a bartending school; Buy any book that has the name of an alcohol on it (e.g. Old Mr. Boston's or Seagrams book of Exotic drinks... If they don't make the liquor, they won't list the popular drink (:-s)); Give up hope; Go to a neighborhood where you won't feel comfortable; work for any dirty old men (like the guy that runs Kahuna's in P.B., he's a pig!)



It might take you years or you could get a job in a matter of weeks! I recommend that you try the cocktailing and or bar-back thing as a way to get in the door. Us bartenders are always trying to impress somebody, even if it's our wait staff or the bar-back. We will teach you without even knowing we are doing it!



Mostly, understand that this is a job that requires you to be on, like an actress or a stage performer. If you are having a bad day, so will your customers and you won't make squat! Keep in mind that there will always be someone trying to take your job from you, whether it is someone who thinks that they should've gotten your job or someone who you had to cut off because they were acting like an a**hole!



It can be fun! It can be trying (remember most bars are open 365/year so don't plan on being with the folks on Christmas) there are never raises, no benefits, no vacations and no paid holidays. You will run out of friends, since their get togethers are always on the weekends, and if you get to be any good, those are the nights you will be working. Boyfriends will never understand why you have to be "that friendly"! (Oh, Girlfriends too!) Do it with the thought that it is only temporary! And then have fun with it!



Good Luck,



James in San DiegoBartending school near san diego.?
Bartending school is a rip-off. I wasted $250 on it. They said that they can get jobs for you, but they don't. Your best off getting a job in a restaurant as a server, and move up to bartender to get some experience. That's what I ended up doing.Bartending school near san diego.?
National School of Bartending in La Mesa. It's 250 $ and is a 40 hour course over 2 weeks. It's a lot of fun and they give you references and JOB LEADS, not placement... and a certificate of completion.

8380 Center Drive, La Mesa, Ca. 91942 619-461-4800