American Bartenders School

I lost my office job because of the mess on Wall St. I needed some quick training and friend of mine suggested I try bartending. I called the American Bartenders School and few days later I started class. I took the 40 hour class over 2 weeks and it was great. I was surprised how easy and fun it was. The instructors are cool and know their stuff. When I finished the class, the school's job placement department gave me leads on places that were hiring bartenders. It took me about a week to find a job. I went on 5 interviews before I found the right job. \r \r If you're unemployed like I was and like working with people, you should consider bartending. Pros: Like on the job training behind a real bar more

I graduated from the American Bartenders School in New York City with my girl friend. I was serious about getting a job because I am a graduate student and need money to help pay my expenses. Who doesn?t?\r \r I used the school?s job placement service and it definitely helped. Every day I checked the schools internet job site for new job openings. I went on 5 interviews before I landed my first job. It was in a small Italian restaurant where I worked 3 nights a week part time. That was fine with me because I have lots of school work. I averaged $150-$200 per shift with my salary and tips and ate some great Italian food free. I earned back the cost of class my first two weeks working. My father said it was one of my best investments.\r \r My friend who took the class with me, never found a job because she only went on one interview. When she didn?t get hired, she became discouraged and didn?t couldn?t be bothered going on more. Her father is loaded, and gives her every thing. Nice girl but spoiled, if you know what I mean. \r \r My advice to anyone thinking about Bartending School is being prepared to go on more than one or two interviews. Don?t be discouraged if a manager tells you don?t have enough experience. Bartending isn?t brain surgery. Probably half the bartenders in New York City went to bartending school.\r \r After a few days of getting used to the bar set up, I felt like I had been doing it for years. No sweat! more

I visited all of the bartending schools in NYC and I found American to be the most professional. They have been training bartenders for a long time, they are licensed by the NY State Department of Education. I enjoyed the class and they have an excellent job placement assistance program. If you're interested in becoming a bartender, I recommend you check them out. Pros: Excellent staff, good instructors more

James was very energetic and brought a lot of fun into the classroom. He really knows his stuff.\r 20 drinks in 6 minutes. Plus it seemed legit there were all sorts of articles on the company. I also really like the introductory class. The set up is very much like a bar it made it more fun. The entire experience was very enjoyable. Pros: realistic set up more

I choose American because it's the most established school in the New York area and it has an excellent reputation . I enjoyed the classes and found the instructors to friendly, knowledeable and professional. Pros: Very professional more

I visted all the schools and I found the staff to be very professional. I was able to sit and watch a class in session and talk with the students and the instructor. The other schools wouldn't let me do that. more

These guys were the most logical choice after I visited four different schools from the internet.\r I met with a gentlemen who let me sit in on the class and then, (at my request) let me question the placement representatives. Two were there that day. They had enormous books of testimonials from working graduates and binders filled with course comments that students filled out after finishing the program. The longevity of the school is what sold me on it.\r None of the other schools seemed as organized, and some were just blatant scams.\r I'm due to finish next week and Mr. Cruz is a great teacher.\r \r Pros: Very informative and organized. Cons: Waiting list to get in depending on the class you want. more

Thanks so much to the staff at American Bartenders! I had a blast and I learned enough to be confident on the job interviews that they sent me on. \r I got hired on my second interview!\r Pros: Great instructors and placement staff - very helpful Cons: The class I wanted was full and I had to wait to get in. more

The guys and gals here did a great job of staffing my nightclub. \r The bartenders are great earners, a little wet behind the ears, but exactly what I was looking for in a front line staff at the full service bar. \r Thanks to Maria, Rica, and Howard for all your help.\r -Frank L. more

I recently graduated from American Bartenders School and found the schools job placement assistance program to be very good. The instructors helped me redo my resume and gave me good tips on how to interview. I really appreciated the help Maria the school's job placement person gave me in finding a bartending job. Pros: Good instructors, help with job placement more

I have been instructor at American Bartenders School for many year. I take offense to negative reviews that probably have been written by illegal competitors. The staff at the school is licensed and certified by the state. We have many years of bartending and teaching experience. We are committed to offering the finest training possible to insure our students find bartending jobs when they complete the training. \r \r We have a full time job placement staff member that offers personal attention to graduates. We have 40 to 60 new job leads available to graduates every week. We offer job counseling, resume writing assistance and life time free refresher courses and job placement. Anyone that completes the training and doesn't find a job is a person that doesn't use the resources that school makes available.\r \r American Bartenders School has been business for almost 40 years in New York City and has locations nationwide. We are New Yorks oldest and most established bartending school. We have over 50,000 satisfied graduates. Prospective students are always welcome to visit us and speak with current students. \r \r If youre thinking about taking a bartending class, do these things before making a decision.\r 1. Visit the school in person.\r 2. Ask to see the schools license of the New York Department of Education\r 3. Ask to see the instructors New York Department of Education license\r 4. Make sure they allow you to watch a class\r 5. Talk with the job placement staff member if youre going to want help finding a job. Pros: Nation's most established bartending school more

I found the school's job placement service to be excellent. The staff at the school was very professional and helped me write a resume and gave me good information on how to interview for a bartending job. The school had a wide variety of establishments listed that were hiring bartenders. I went on 10 interviews the first week after finihsing the class and had several job offers. I choose the school because it has been in business for almost 40 years and has an excellent reputation in the industry. more

Mohitos, Margaritas, Sxx on the Beach, Slow Comfortable Screws how could I go wrong. It was a fun class. The instructors Howard and Anthony are the best! Sorry the class is over. more

I needed a flexiable job because I'm actor. Several friends of mine took the American Bartenders School class and are now working as bartenders making really good $$. I took their advice and graduated from the class 2 months ago. I have been working as a bartender for several weeks. I still want to be an actor but I have to eat while I'm waiting for my big break. The class isn't cheap but you get what you pay for. more

Howard and Anthony were great instructors. They kept the class interesting and found. Tina the job placement direct was also very nice and helpful. I would recommend the school. more

I checked out all of the schools and I choose American because they have been around forever. I sat in on a free class and had a chance to talk with some of the students. They were very satisfied. \r The other schools wouldn't let watch the class or talk with other students. more

If you want a fun job and want to make some good money, become a bartender. I took the class to find a summer job and intend to do it part time when I go back to school. more

Their job placement is not as it is supposed to be. Almost no help at all, just a poor internet site. Pros: Very nice instructors Cons: Job placement, wine class more

I needed some extra cash and friend of mine told me to try bartending. I took the 2 week class and it was great. I enjoyed the hands on training and now I'm working 2 nights a week. I make as much the two nights I work as a bartender as my regular job. Best investment I have ever made! more

I can't say enough good things about the staff and the training. I found every aspect of the class to be professional and educational. more