Overview
You’ll learn:
- The bartender’s role and responsibilities
- How to set up the bar
- Basic pour techniques
- How to make simple garnishes
- The art of perfect service
- how to make 20+ classic cocktails from limoncello bramble and whiskey sours to espresso martini and old fashion using fresh ingredients
- Learn basic bartending techniques like muddling, churning, shaking and stirring. You’ll learn how to layer shots, blend cocktails, pour and use a jigger. You’ll also become familiar with key bar tools and basic equipment
- Learn the fundamentals of your favourite spirits and their origins to impress friends, customers and potential employers. We’ll cover vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey and brandy. You will also gain an insight into beer and wine
- On the practical night you will put in place what you learned in a fast-pace bar serving and preparing cocktails for real customers
Programme Structure
Highlights
- Our training room is in a real cocktail bar
- Gain the equivalent of 3 months bar experience
- Master 20 classic cocktails
- You be awarded with a Dirextra's certificate to showcase your skills at the end of your course
- Start working as soon as you finish the course
- Earn some extra cash while studying or working
- Get a taste of the fast-paced bartending industry and see if it’s for you
- Start in an entry level bartending position and work your way up to the top
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
- 20 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
310 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 310 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
310 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 310 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.