Can I get bartender training at a restaurant instead of a school?

I want to make money this summer and the rest of this winter break so that I don't have to work during the school year because it's getting annoying frankly. I'm 19 so I'm old enough to bartend in Colorado. Can I just get training at a restaurant by working there instead of going to a bartending school?Can I get bartender training at a restaurant instead of a school?
Do you guys really have bartending schools? I would personally have thought that working in a restaurant serving drinks would be better experience if I were looking for an employee.Can I get bartender training at a restaurant instead of a school?
Do not waste your money on Bartending school. I have been bartending for 10 years and never NEVER needed it. If a restaurant is willing to train you, then I suggest you jump at that chance. Sometimes you will need to be a sever before they will train you, so make sure you pay close attention to what the bartenders are doing. Ask questions (at the appropriate times) and make sure that your managers know that you want to bartend. If they see you paying attention and striving to get there, chance are they will be more motivated to promote you and get you trained.



Once you have the experience, you can go anywhere!!Can I get bartender training at a restaurant instead of a school?
going to bartending school is a waste of time, i worked as a bartender in restaurants and nite clubs and people that came in to apply with training from bartending schools were laughed at. get a job as a waiter at a restaurant and get promoted to the bar, it is the best way.

anyway, you probably wont get a job as a bartender until you are 21, unless you are a really hot girlCan I get bartender training at a restaurant instead of a school?
I agree that bartending school is a complete waste of your time and money. Most restaurants will not hire someone because of their 'schooling'. You're better to start in a serving or other position and work your way into it. In many restaurants, there is a waiting list to get those positions, because they're generally pretty lucrative.