Bar training
Discover the fundamentals of bartending in our five-day intensive Shake and Smile Bartender Course. Immerse yourself in the world of bartending and learn how to progress from hobbyist to professional in a professional atmosphere. This course, offered by Shake 'N Smile, provides comprehensive training and opens up new opportunities in bartending.
Introduction to Bartending School
At the beginning, you'll gain an overview of a bartender's basic equipment, the history of bartending culture, and important techniques. Then it's time for practical application: step by step, you'll mix over 60 cocktails and mocktails.
The joy of mixing and the variety of cocktails
The bar training ensures that fun is never neglected. Besides classic cocktails, you can try your own creations. The goal is to master mixing techniques so that you can ultimately prepare perfect cocktails. In total, you'll learn over 40 popular recipes!
Knowledge, presentation, and flairtending
During the course, you will not only acquire extensive knowledge about ingredients, but also learn the aesthetic presentation of a cocktail through garnishes. We will also focus on flair bartending, the artistic presentation at the bar. Every day you will put new recipes into practice and internalize the learned terms and techniques, including technical terms such as building, stirring, shaking, straining, rolling, layering, and muddling.
Bartender course
Our comprehensive package goes beyond just the bar itself, covering administrative matters, product knowledge, hygiene regulations, legal requirements, guest relations, equipment, organization, and an efficient workflow. This ensures you are perfectly prepared for all the challenges of daily bar operations. You will also learn everything about the history and production of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, liqueurs, and whiskey.
In our intensive 3-day course, which includes 9 hours per day, you will learn to make 10 drinks per person per day at your own cocktail station. Included in the price of CHF 450 per person The course includes an internationally recognized certificate, a recipe book, a bartending manual, and a final exam. Group sizes of 2-8 participants guarantee individual attention.
Bartender Workshop and Bartender Course in Zurich
Our bartending training in Switzerland is designed for anyone who wants to professionalize their bartending skills. The course takes place at the renowned Zurich Bartending School and offers intensive training encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The workshop is ideal for beginners and advanced students who want to deepen their expertise.
Why the Bartender School by Shake 'N Smile?
Our bartending training is more than just a course – it's a springboard into the professional world of bartending. Through our intensive training sessions and workshops, we offer comprehensive education that covers all aspects of the profession. Whether you're a newcomer to bartending or want to refine your existing skills, our bartending course and bartending workshop in Switzerland are the perfect choice for you.
Sign up now and become a professional bartender!
Secure your spot for our next intensive course and experience a fascinating journey through the world of cocktails. Whether you're looking for a bartender workshop, a bartender course, or comprehensive bartender training – at the Shake 'n Smile Bartender School in Zurich, you'll find the ideal further education to realize your passion for bartending.
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