Academy of Professional Cocktail Servers & Bartenders

The staff is very knowledgable and helpful. Plus personal attention and hands on training; not just a big cattle call.

Trying to keep it short, I felt this was a waste of hard earned money. I witnessed a biased instructor towards students, both positive and negative. They don't inform you up front front that your odds of actually "getting" a bartending position straight out of school are extremely slim. They just tell you to sell yourself. That's only part of it. You still have to have experience and a few weeks of schooling isn't "experience". It truly doesn't matter that you have that school on your resume unless maybe you're applying to their leads. As for the leads, the ones I actually applied to, that I felt were safe enough, were not even aware students were applying. Or so they said when I'd call. The one lead I gave to a experienced bartending friend, turned out to be working for a somewhat "flaky" individual who does not do what he tells you up front. Hired bartenders end up being waiters who don't make tips. If you're hoping to get a job in a hotel/casino, plan on being a barback or cocktail server to get your foot in the door.

If you really want to have bartending as your profession, join the union. They offer classes, no charge, that will properly train you and give you real help to get a good job. You'll have to join the union anyway if you want a hotel/casino job so you might as well "play" in their sandbox. Oh, these were recommendations from actual, working bartenders in MAJOR hotel/casinos. Friends who told me I'd wasted my money....Something I'd already figured out. Good luck to you no matter what you choose.

Very informative in all aspects of Bartending & Cocktail Serving had job within one week

The school offered great teaching as to what it is like in the "real world" of bartending and cocktail serving. Very detailed and informative. They actually cared about how we would conduct ourselves on the job-making sure that we were aware of things down to the smallest detail. My only suggestion on how to improve the experience would be to offer alot more bar time. Repetition is the key to learning.



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Denise

I attended this school and was VERY happy that I chose this one. Jim and Jessie my instructors was excellant and had such great knowledge and both were very professional. I HIGHLY recomend this school to anyone that SERIOUSLY wants to be in this industry.

Wonderful! What's great about this school is that you're crossed-trained for both cocktailing and bartending. The instructors keep your attention and the classes are fast-paced and informative. The only thing that can stop you from success is you! Instructors are willing to help you reach you potential all in 3 weeks. It well worth the investment!

I was a student at APCS&B and graduated in the August 2007 class. Both instructors were phenominal, Stacia and John were great and I learned a lot. I was able to find a bartending position within 2 weeks of graduation and I am very grateful for the entire experience.



MJ

I think it was a very great school. The staff was friendly, it was a very hands on environment, if u did'nt understand something they will make time for you to get it down packed. If you did'nt pass or feel you got it the first time they would allow you to repeat the the course at no charge. Its a great program and I would refer anyone I knew that was interested in that field to go there.

I decided to attend The Academy of Professional Cocktail Servers and Bartenders for different reasons than most. I wasn't looking at it as a new career I was looking for something fun to learn. What I got was a NEW CAREER. The exceptional energy that the entire staff gives off creates such an excitement that you can't wait to go find a job. You will carry the skills that you learn with you throughout your entire career. The Academy makes you a Professional.

I NEVER KNEW UNTIL I ATTENDED THIS COURSE HOW MUCH WAS INVOLVED IN COCKTAIL SERVING AND BARTENDING. THIS CLASS GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO GO OUT AND LOOK FOR A GREAT JOB. EVERYONE AT THIS SCHOOL ARE GREAT, THEY REALLY CARE IF YOU SUCCEED. THANKS ALL. RHONDA

This school is great gave me a oad of confidence in finding a job and at the start of my bartending career. I learned a few things from how to pour a drink to the different types of drinks. The staff is great, I would recomment this to anyone.

Very intense class.I didn't think I could learn so much information in just three weeks. The staff knew what they were talking about. Can't wait to start looking for work now that I feel much more confident with the knowledge I received from the Academy.

Thanks - Rodeo, Jessie, John, Stacia