Interest in Bartending is increasing in Barbados. So says Franklyn Parris, Founder of The Bajan Association of Rum Shops (B.A.R.S. Inc.) and designer of The Art of Bartending Courses.
Parris outlined that the courses were designed to provide up to date knowledge from experienced professionals to educate upcoming and practicing bartenders. The goal of the courses is to raise the skill levels in mixology, customer service, health & safety and business management.
He was speaking yesterday at Muhdinki’s Bar in Regency Cove Hotel, Hastings as the Bajan Association of Rum Shops (B.A.R.S. Inc.) is preparing to roll out the sixth series of their bartending courses.
Parris explained, “The Bartending Certificate Programme was created by our team, who have over 15 years or combined bar and restaurant experience. They continue today to work in the industry to keep up with ever changing times and to strive to improve both our programmes and their general bartending and serving knowledge so it can be passed on to you. For this programme, we have spent countless hours researching and creating new service styles, flair techniques and drink recipes with the goal of making you the best bartender you can be.”
“We launched a new curriculum in the September semester 2016. This curriculum will ensure a high level of professionalism from our students. The New Course now runs for a year which is set in three semesters: September 2016, January 2017 and May 2017. Each semester runs for a period of 10 weeks. This now gives us the time to shape and mould our students as well as giving them the required practical hours by international standards.”
However they are still offering the eight week component courses for those who are either already in the field or those who do not have the time to accommodate the year course.
According to the him, “The industry is moving towards this new style of bartending. The new trend is; freshest ingredients possible. Like previous semesters the Workplace Health and Safety policies are key elements of any modern business or organization. They can help ensure employee well-being as well as foster a productive work environment Good Customer Service is vital for all businesses, large or small. It can have a direct impact on customer loyalty and where potential customers choose to spend their money. Simply put, the higher quality customer service you provide, the higher level of customer satisfaction you will enjoy, and that will translate into repeat business and more revenue.”
An addition to the Small Business Management component is the Marketing/Event Planning sessions.
The Art of Bartending Training Seminars supporters/sponsors are The Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA), The Barbados Coalition of Service Industries (BCSI), Mount Gay Rum, Cockspur Rum, Stansfeld Scott, Foursquare Distilleries, Armstrong Agencies and Strictly Bajan Rum Shop Tours.
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