Authentic Bartending School

11/19/09

just what the doctor ordered

by ruphrydar at Citysearch

I have been interested in bartending schools for over 5 years now.I have worked in a very stressful corporate banking environment for over 10 year.My stress caused me to take a serious look into bartending and I visited several schools in the manhattan area.I found out that some schools are not licensed by the Department of Education,and are quick to tell you that they are an employment agency,so a school license is not relevant.I contacted the Dept.of Education and was told this is far from the truth.After many disappointing visits at several different schools,I went in for an appointment at Authentic.They were the most informative,and seemed to be much more interested in me.I left there knowing that I made a sound decision.Although I had my mind set on not making a decision that day,I couldn't help it and signed up for the classes while I was still there.Because of my hectic work schedule,I attended their weekend classes.They were also,one of the only schools that offered a weekend schedule.My first bartending job was two weeks after graduating.I was working at two different comedy clubs,owned by the same people,three nights a week.I have not laughed so much while being at work a day in my life prior to my bartending endeavors. Authentic Bartending I wish I started this years ago when I first considered this industry. PS: " the money I earn bartending is equal to my full-time income in banking,plus 25%!"

• Pros: very warm,and caring staff.classes available 7 days a week
• Cons: school could use a touch-up,or a slight face-lift

11/16/09

Don't be fooled by immitators!

by CSMobileUser4 at Citysearch

I must say I did not think I was going to enjoy attending The Authentic Bartending School.At first,I was a little intimidated because I had never bartended before,and my cousin had gone to another bartending school,paid 900 dollars,and to this day,still was never sent on 1 job interview.After checking out numerous schools in New York,the folks at Authentic,seemed to be the most on the ball.I watched them spend meticulous time training their students.I even observed an instructor taking his time after he had already put his coat on,and was leaving the school because his classes to teach had ended,come back into the school to cheer-up and work with a female student that failed her written test.Kelly,you are one compassionate dude!I graduated,and already had a job,after only 2 interviews in the field.I consider the guys at Authentic to be friends.Now,and forever! Thank God they exist.

11/16/09

Iwould recommend to all

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

The school was by far the best hands on training class I have taken in years!I must say I did my homework when I started looking into bartending schools.The first school I went to was on 29th sreet around 8 or 9th avenue.They never bothered telling me the total price over the phone.When I got there,I understood why.The total cost was 895.dollars!I am sorrÝ,but for a 40 hour,2 week course,this is a financial robbery.The people were also very sales-oriented,and pushy.I also went to another school on 8th avenue near 39th or 40th.As soon as I walked in,I felt like I was there to get a massage.Although they were polite,all they were interested in knowing was,did I check out their website.I was not interested in the fact that their claim to fame was,"we use real ice",and "we have 2 seperate classes".For some reason the "advanced class"was on the 5th floor,of a five floor walk-up.Also,there were no students in the broom-closet,they called a classroom.Yes,it was a "prettier"school,but also very expensive.795.dollars!Authentic was my answer.The classes were inexpensive,only 595.although it wasn't the best looking,or the most pretty,during a recession,and the fact that it was a friendlÝ,easy-going environment,It was well worth the time,and money.I would rather hang out in a grunge bar with real,down-to-earth people who care,than over-priced,to-hell-with you,obnoxious,care nothing about you,5-star phonies,any day.Oh,by the way,Authentic's job placement rocks!I was working on 57th street in mid-town,at a busy,upscale lounge within 2 weeks of leaving Authentic.Thanks again guys!Stay well.