The ABC Bartending School in Miami, Florida, is located 1/4 mile East from the 826/Palmetto Expressway at 7329 West Flagler Street. Tony Sylvester has owned bartending schools and has been placing bartenders nationwide since 1977.

Bartenders are known for their ability to make a good living, have fun and meet people. Look at the great cities listed on the map page and in the school locator where Tony has opened schools. Now you can see why Tony Sylvester is one of the leaders in this field.

The Sylvester family has been in the Hospitality industry for three generations. Tony brings you all that experience in his school's curriculum and manual.

Look at the great cities listed at the bottom of the page where Tony has opened schools. As you can see, all these cities are hospitality oriented which means lots of Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs, Night Clubs and Bars. Now what does that mean for ABC graduates? Opportunity!

Ben's combined background of teaching and bartending makes him one of the areas top mixologists. Previously, Ben was also a finalist for the "Instructor of the Year" award which is given to the best instructor in the nation.

Ben's positive attitude towards his students and his dedication to their success makes him stand alone in his field. His commitment to excellence and great training ensures plenty of bartending jobs following completion of the course.

Here are some of the major TV Network news stations that have reported on the ABC Bartending Schools Nationwide

Bartending classes packed with unlikely Students
06/18/09 The recession has a local bartending school doing a brisk business, with students who hope mixing drinks w...  ABC News Local 10 - 2:03

Watch NBC Channel 8 about ABC Bartending School. Full size version: Click Here - 4:12

Take a look at our recent local TV visit, and article by The Dallas Morning News at our Dallas school location. Shaken economy stirs up interest in bartender classes: The Dallas Morning News - 2:00

Look at what NBC News Around Town has to say about ABC Bartending in Fort Worth, Texas: NBC News Around Town - 01:14

Look at what ABC News has to say about ABC Bartending in Phoenix Arizona:
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Also, check out our great Testimonials, Recommendations, and Press Articles that ABC Bartending has had written about them:

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Convenient Class Schedules

2 Weeks Morning Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 1 PM
2 Weeks Afternoon Mon. - Fri. 1 PM - 5 PM
2 1/2 Weeks Evening Mon. - Thurs. 6 PM - 10 PM
1 Week Accelerated Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM
1 Week Accelerated Mon. - Fri. 1 PM - 9 PM
   *Adjusted Schedules are available.

Curriculum

• Set up / Changing Shifts / Closing Out
• Customer Service
• Basic Bar Equipment
• Bar Terms
• What Glass for What Drink
• Free Pouring / Mixing Techniques
• Mixing Cocktails - Simple and Fancy (from Shooters to Irish Coffee)
• Liquor Encyclopedia
• Beers / Wines / Champagnes
• Cash Registers / Money Handling / Charge Procedures
• Tipping
• Catering Private Parties
• Job Interview Techniques

Job Placement Assistance, Too!

Tony Sylvester has been placing bartenders nationally since 1977 and brings to his schools the art of matching the right face for the right place. Take a look at the Placement List for your area and the nationwide chains that have hired our students.

Examples of Job Placements in Miami

• 94th Aero Squadron, Miami - Sheila Quigley
• Bay View Hotel, Miami Beach - Juan Gomez
• Billboard Live, Miami Beach - Shane Lawson
• Deering Bay Yacht Club, South Miami - Chris Ruth
• Gold Rush, Miami - Linda Johnson
• Holiday Inn, Miami - Erica Hurtado
• Houston's, Coral Gables - Jason Ramsey
• Indian Creek Country Club, Miami Beach - Julia Bechtold
• John Martins, Coral Gables - Fich McCann
• Kiss, Miami Beach - Maggie Hernandez
• Larios, Miami Beach - Carlos Leal
• Marriott Hotels, Miami - Mark Levine
• Melting Pot, Kendall - James Bell
• Ocean Point Club, Sunny Isle - Evette Palomeque
• Q Lounge, Aventura - Adriane Alverez
• Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne - Rick Fuchs
• Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne - Martin Kline
• Senor Frogs, Coconut Grove - Ashley Moore
• Shelborne Hotel, Miami Beach - Michele Mas
• Sky Bar, Miami Beach - Seth Faigan
• Snappers, Miami Beach - Danny Zapata
• Sovereign Hotel, Miami Beach - Taonaya Flevry
• Splash, Miami Beach - Todd Neff
• The Spirit Lounge, Miami - Michele Robinson
• Tony Changs Water Club, Miami - Catia Silveria
• Top of The Port, Miami Airport - Chris Mcquade
• Trump International Resort, Sunny Isle - Orlando Canut
• Wet Willies, Miami Beach - Neil Lefkowitz
• West View Country Club, Miami - Craig Hutchings

Health and Safety / Legal Responsibilities (certification)

Students will learn the legal responsibilities, health and safety concerns of the workplace. Certification is also available.

Cash Register Procedures and Cash Handling

In this part of the bartending course students will learn to correctly operate a cash register and credit card authorization machine. They will also learn the correct methods of managing cash.

Resumes and Interviewing Techniques

You will learn successful interviewing for a bartending position. Students are trained on how to fill out an application, resume preparation, and how to dress and respond to interview questions.

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