Elite Bartending School and Event Staffing - Florida Keys - Summerland Key, Florida

Gabriel Drumond

After completing the Elite Bartending course, I can confidently say it went beyond all my expectations! If you're considering a bartending course, I highly recommend this one.

From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of amazing. The course was well-structured, with a perfect mix of hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge.

A huge shoutout to Austin, our instructor, who truly made the difference. His passion for bartending was evident in every class, and his ability to go the extra mile to ensure we all mastered the skills.

I now feel confident and well-prepared to step behind any bar, thanks to this course and Austin's guidance.

Tyler J

I recently completed a 6-week course at Elite Bartending of Key West, and it was truly an incredible experience. The main reason for this success was our instructor, Austin, who is hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had. His knowledge, passion, and dedication made every class both informative and enjoyable.

Another key factor in making this experience so great was the supportive and enthusiastic group of classmates. We all pushed each other to learn and grow, creating a positive and encouraging environment.

As someone who had never worked in a bar and had very little knowledge of alcohol, I now feel confident and prepared to work in any setting thanks to this inspiring course. I can’t recommend Elite Bartending of Key West enough. If you're considering a career in bartending or just want to expand your knowledge, this is the place to do it!

Gary Lane

Elite bartending is a post secondary school. Graduates will receive a certificate that will allow you to work in establishments where a license is required. The school will provide you with a handbook that is full of a wealth of knowledge. The instructor in the class will go over the entire book with you by doing hands on training in class. You will learn the bar layout, money handling, opening & closing the bar, bartending rules & regulations, cleaning procedures, tools of the trade, methods of pouring, glassware, garnishes, common drink ingredients, shots, shooters, frozen drinks, martinis, manhattans, rob roys, champagne, wine, and beer. The instructor will go over pouring in class with you teaching you how to correctly pour in increments of a 1/4 oz to 2 1/2 oz. Students are taught to use the “counting method.” Students get to do live behind the bar training for practical rounds of drink orders. Students will be timed, and observed. The instructor will give you a study guide to improve, and prepare for the final practical rounds of drink making exam. The class ends by taking the pouring test, final written exam,and a practical round of making drinks behind the bar. Once you have completed the class the instructor will help you with a resume, and job placement. I took this class I learned all this information, and the instructor placed me in a great establishment after I graduated. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in a career or the knowledge in bartending/bar operations.

Katie Dye

First, let me start off by saying Austin is an amazing teacher! EVERY bartender should take this course! I was already a bartender at the time but that didnt stop me from learning so much more! Taking this class has really upped my speed, accuracy and efficiency! Learning hands on in a student bar is such a great way to practice and learn from your mistakes! I will definitely recommend this class to all of my bar buddies! Thank you so much for the endless opportunities! This class is a ‘perfect 10’ ?

Levani Pir

It was an amazing experience! Austin and Joelle are amazing teachers, nice and friendly!
Learned a lot during those 5 weeks. Challenging yet fun! Extremely recommend!

Yoli Pavlova

Great class-- challenging yet fun! Austin is an amazing instructor, very professional, knowledgeable and helpful! Highly recommend whether you are a beginner or an experienced bartender!

Corey Davidson

This experience was great! While the pace was intense at times, Austin made the info interesting and relatable. I would definitely recommend this course to everyone, from those who start a career in bartending to those who simply want to inhance their own knowledge. Its educational for all levels!

Tiffany Kutchai

I had a great experience at Elite Bartending School of the Florida Keys. Austin is an incredible instructor and is so knowledgeable about his trade. I came from having no bartending experience at all and left the class seven weeks later feeling very confident. It was challenging and fun. I think all bartenders could benefit from taking this class. We had a few bartenders in my class and they found out they were not doing some things the right way. Now they know!
Thank you Austin for a great class.