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If you really want to know how the Professional Bartending School can work for you or see an old classmate visit a bartender at work. We are listing where recent grads are working...as we find out about them.
Stop at their bar. Buy a drink or grab a bite. Chat with them...when they have the time. Ask about The Professional Bartending School. And most of all tip them well!
Bugaboo Steak House
Upper Marlboro - Andrew,
wrote this testimonial which we received Novmber 3, 2004. He graduated October 1, 2004
I wanted to find a job to help supplement my income so that I could one day achieve my dream of being a homeowner. My first priority was that I needed a skill that was marketable, and seeing how I am also a grad. student my 2nd priority was that I had to find something that wouldnt take months to acquire.
As luck would have it, I work in Rosslyn VA right down the street from the PBS. I expected to learn a bit about bartending but what I achieve in 40hrs/2 weeks far exceeded my expectations. I learned the art of mixology (I get a kick out of saying that). The one thing I can say about the staff is that they are completely dedicated to your success. However, it is important for you to realize what your skills and talents are. If you want to be successful and maximize on your earning potential you should have an upbeat outgoing personality. Without it, don't expect much in the way of regulars, repeats and even worse tips.
Also, keep in mind that PBS has bartending classes ongoing, and every week there are a new group of bright eyed students waiting to become the next Moe, Doug or Crystal. As a result, Holly the Placement Director is swamped w/request to help find jobs and although she gets an "A" for her dedication and hard work she is in fact only one person. To land your first job takes confidence, persistence and as Doug says a bit of arrogance (notice I said a bit). Don't rely solely on Holly to find
that first gig for you, yes she will work overtime to do what she does, but ultimately it is up to you to sell yourself. I interviewed at Red Lobster, Cheese Cake Factory, Fur Night Club, Dream Night Club, Uno's, Bugaboo Creek and FedEx Field. Believe me when I say I had my share of "not at this time" or "we are looking for more experience" but I was determined to become a bartender.
Since I have been bartending the one thing I noticed is that if you remember the basics of what you were taught at PBS the rest will fall into place. Besides, each bar, restaurant and pub has their own list of specialty drinks and more times than not you will be working with someone that has to show you the ropes at your new establishment.
Take it from me, I had no previous bartending experience and now I bartend at Bugaboo Creek Steak House at The Capital Boulevard Center on the weekends. Also, I just landed a job bartending at the FedEx Field (Redskins) stadium during the seasons home games.
The fee for the school is probably the best money I spent in a long time..
Do yourself a favor if you're thinking about become a bartender run to PBS, you will quickly notice that the money and time you spend is one of the best investments you will make.
Keep doing what you do PBS&
Andre D. Tate
Business System Analyst
USPS IT/Financial Business Systems Portfolio
703-292-5208(w)
What can I say but Professional Bartending School (PBS) is hands down the best&.
andre.d.tate@usps.gov
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Calvert Liquors
Calvert County, Maryland - Marcus Bradshaw,
recently was written up in the March, 2006 issue of the Maryland Beverage Journal. Marc's liquor and wine store is really taking off. He has an incredible inventory of beer, wine, and fine liquors.
Marc takes pleasure in working with his customers. He has established a great relationship with various Maryland wineries and is planning to promote a Maryland Wine Expo in Mid May in front of his store at Prince Frederick, in Calvert County.
Marc will also be a source for potential catering opportunities for bartenders in Southern Maryland. This is a terrific opportunity for Maryland Bartending. You can find his store at 746 N. Prince Frederick Blvd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (410) 535-9660
Moose Creek Steakhouse
College Park, Maryland - Kevin,
visited our school in June several months after graduating. It took him about a week to land this job advertised for our grads.
Want to find out about great bartending jobs...visit Kevin...Friday-Sunday nights...just up the road from University of Maryland.
Two of Kevin's friends are currently taking our course...and with good reason...after hearing how much he is making on only 3 nights of work.
Lightfoot Restaurant
Leesburg - Dave,
responded to a recent job lead from Lightfoot and started his job immediately after graduating. They must like us at Lightfoot, which is one of the coolest places in the entire region; one of our grads from 2003, was voted 3rd best bartender in Loudoun County after only bartending for several months.
Dave, we expect the same from you!!!
Paolo's/Georgetown Georgetown - Sarah, is the dynamic attractive hostess with the mostess as the day bartender at Paolo's in Georgetown. Paolo's has been one of Georgetown's favorites since the 1980's. Stop by and challenge her bartending skills!!! She will merit BIG tips!
Applebee's Largo, Maryland - Clay, When Clay decided to look for a bartending job he identified 3 nearby bars/restaurants/clubs that had called us looking for bartenders. One stop-2 interviews later-and he had the job on the first day. Make quality drinks, Clay.
Phish Tea Cafe
H Street Corridor, NE - Stephyne and Amir,
is rocking. Amir is a manager, Stephyne is a bar manager; they just added Williem and Brea, who hails from two great local learning centers, The Professional Bartending School and The University of Maryland!
Brea let us know that this past Friday night, March 5, the entire place was rocking! And don't forget Thirsty Thursdays, where the weekend starts early and happy hour drinks are HOT!
Hawk and Dove
Capitol Hill - Jonas and Laura,
are working at a Washington bar classic. It's been said The Hawk and Dove is the 2nd most prominant place on the Hill after the Capitol.
Jonas attended The Professional Bartending School, spent months bartending at the Kennedy Center, developed his benign side by bouncing, and is now behind the bar on Saturdays and Sundays.
Laura just started in April '05. Great timing Laura, with Hill Softball leagues going the Hawk and Dove gets very busy.
Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle, NW - Brenton,
graduated from the school, bartended for a variety of employers over the last 2 years that hire our grads, including the hotel, and just became a food and beverage manager.
Congratulations Brenton.
H2o H20 on the Waterfront - Kevin, a 1994 graduate, has been bartending Friday and Saturday nights at H20 since January. For the previous 7 years he worked at Dream and VIP, until they closed - and moved immediately over to H20. Kevin has a full day career and loves the work, the entertainment, and the extra money from weekend bartending.
Bistro Bis 15 E Street - Ilyse, Ilyse recently landed a job at Bistro Bis, owned by one of DC's finest restauranteurs, and located in the elegant Hotel George on Capital Hill. Bistro Bis has been nominated for HOTTEST RESTAURANT BAR SCENE FOR 2004 by the Restaurant Association of Washington, RAMW. Election results on June 6!
Harry's Tap Room Clarendon - Deborah, is now working at one of the most popular spots in this Arlington neighborhood, Harry's TapRoom. Harry's is owned by the same people who own the elegant Caucas Room on Pennsylvania Ave in Washington DC and Sam and Harry's Steakhouse. Give her a visit for a truly special bar experience!!
Tailgates Restaurant & Bar
White Plains Maryland - Ron,
and others have worked at the great big fun Tail Gates in White Plains, south of Waldorf. They liked our graduate bartenders so much they are sending some employees here for training.
Tailgates is a terrific place every day of the week.
Club Mate Baltimore - Margarita, got hired at the very cool, very hot Club Mate in Baltimore. Can you think of a better name for a bartender than Margarita? Go visit her and tip her well!!
AV Ristorante Italiano
Downtown DC - Robert,
recently was laid off from an IT job and was looking for a switch. He finished classes on April 14, came in for quick job placement assistance...and bingo, we referred him over to that famous DC institution, AV, which has been an immensely popular restaurant in DC for over 50 years. Robert went to AV on Saturday, April 15 and was hired on the spot.
AV has hired our bartenders for years. Since AV is popular with some of Washington's most famous people including many members of Congress and Justice Scalia we expect Robert to be on his best behavior!!
Pegasus Lounge Dupont Circle - Georgie, one of our favorites is combining daily work on The Hill with weekend bartending gigs at this new popular spot just South of Dupont Circle. Check it out!
DC bars & clubs w/ bartending school grads
Washington, DC - ,
Professional Bartending School grads with DC bartending jobs in late 2005 and early 2006 include:
Republic Garden, U Street - Javon
Platinum - Itona
Cafe Japone, Dupont Circle DC - Phouang
Lima, Downtown DC - Jonas
ESPN Zone, DC - Corey
Fur Night Club, - Lola
Paper Moon, Georgetown, DC - Kerry
AV Ristorante - Michael
Contact the Professional Bartending School to learn about bartending and bartending jobs.
Va bars, clubs, etc w/ bartending school grads
Virginia - ,
Bartending school grads who landed bartending jobs in late 2005 or 2006 in Virginia include
Buffalo Wing South, Herndon - Aaron
Don Pablo's, Sterling - Justin
Taj Bar and Grill, Fairfax - Leslie
E Citie, Mclean - Katherine
Summers, Arlington - Colin
Thoroughbred Grill and Brewing, Leesburg - Adam
Indigo Landing, Alexandria - Nathan
Hilton Garden Inn, Tysons - Ahmad
And so many others. Visit these bars, restaurants, and clubs or The Professional Bartending School to learn how you can get these great part time and full time jobs.
Md bars, clubs, etc. with bartending school
Maryland - ,
Some Professional Bartending School grads with recent jobs starting in 2006 in Maryland include;
Club Mate, Baltimore - Margarita
Marriott, North Bethesda -Fitsum
PGA Tour Grill, Rockville - Scott
Supper Club, Oxon Hill - Gina
Gentlemen Jims, Gaithersburg - William
Proud Mary, Ft Washington - Brytlyn
Applebees, Largo - Clay
La Palapa Too, Laurel - Sherri
Red Rocks Canyon Grill, Silver Spring - Devon and Marc
And so many others. Visit them or visit the Professional Bartending School to learn about bartending.
TGI Friday's Tysons Corner Tysons Corner - Danny, will be one of the cool hot bartenders at TGI Friday's newest location in the area; at Tysons Corner Mall. Danny started class at the end of August, finished in September and landed the job by September 11. The newest Friday's in the region will open September 30, 2005. Stop by...grab a drink from Danny and TIP HIM!!!
Steel Horse Grill and Saloon
Taneytown - Becky,
is now bartending 35 miles North of Baltimore and just South of Pennsylvania at a favorite of the Motorcycle crowd, The Steel Horse Grill and Saloon. Take a ride up there and tip her well!
Rolling Thunder! Stop off and visit her after coming through DC. But we suggest don't drink and drive!
Professional Bartending School Arlington - Flair Bartending, New Flair Bartending Class Starting JULY 11!! We recently completed our first three classes. Not only were the classes terrific but one of our finest, Moe, an instructor, who learned Flair at our school, and has performed on TV is now flipping bottles at Tequila Beach in downtown DC. This bar is a PARTY!!! You have got to check this out. And watch for MOE!!!
Sorriso Upper Connecticut Avenue, Washington DC - Karen, is another BARTENDER OF THE MONTH!! On Tap magazine, a great guide to nightlife and dining in the DC region named Karen July 2004 Washington DC Bartender of the Month. Karen works Monday and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at this terrific restaurant.
More to Come.and Please, don't forget to tip!!!
Nightclub business Info - This web site offers extremely helpful information for aspiring club/bar owners/bartenders/managers. Check out their forum. http://www.nightclub-business.com/.
DC bars clubs and lounges - Rate your favorite bars, clubs and lounges in DC. Find out what others think. Join the forum. Spread the fun http://www.bardc.com.
DC Nightlife - DC's premier nightlife websource. Check it out. Many of our grads have been bartending at so many clubs for years!!! http://www.dcnites.com.
Fastest Bartender.com
- Currently we are in the midst of the 2005 Virginia Fastest Bartender Competition with prelims occurring in many of Northern Virginia's most popular bars.
By the way, our instructors are currently the reigning champs for fastest Maryland bartender and 3rd for both fastest DC bartender and fastest female bartender DC
http://www.fastestbartender.com.
Alcohol Stuff Drinking Games - Fun site with lots of info about drinking games and other cool STUFF! http://www.alcohol-stuff.co.uk.
New York Nerd - Very funny site with great humour, information on the New York night life, and clever Smirnoff bottle ads. http://www.nynerd.com.
Send A Friend A Beer - Besides being able to send beer anywhere to your thirsty friends this site is funny! Check it out! http://www.sendafriendabeer.com.
Cruise International - Online Employment Agency servicing Cruise Lines http://www.consumerdirect.org.
www.barback.com - Download the recipes for over 24,000 mixed drinks! Make your mother proud! http://www.barback.com.
Beer Collections - Purchase Gifts, Collectibles, and other items from breweries: Glassware, Posters, Hats, Coasters, Labels, Crowns, bottle Openers, Beer Foods, Tap Handles, Patches, Magnets, Etc. http://www.beercollections.com.
Pub Sign Shop.com - Personalized wood signs for sport, business and fun! These signs make excellent graduation gifts and recognition awards. Find just the right words for friends, family, neighbors, boss and co-workers. http://www.pubsignshop.com.
Winemaking and beer brewing supplies - With over 1200 winemaking and beer brewing items in stock, Country Wines is an excellent source for the home wine maker. http://www.countrywines.com.
Bartender's Cheatsheet - hundreds of cocktail recipes on 1 laminated sheet. Also Martini, Shooter Cheatsheets. See for youself at http://www.cheatsheetpublishing.com.
Wine and Hospitality Jobs.com - The job site for the wine & hospitality industry throughout the US. Specializing in job posting for all aspects of the wine industry & uspscale restaurants, hotels, inns, resorts, private clubs & more. http://wineandhospitalityjobs.com.
Pub Tricks and Games - Download cool magic trick video clips and impress your friends. http://www.pubtricks.com.
Martini Recipes & Glasses - Features martini glasses, cocktail shaker, martini & cocktail bar supplies, gourmet olives, martini art, & original martini & cosmotpolitan cocktail recipes & information. http://www.martiniart.com.
Drinkstuff.com - Home to all Gadgets, Gifts, and Bar Stuff related to Booze. These guys have been in business for years!! http://www.drinkstuff.com.
Drinknation.com - Collection of mixed drink recipes, including a cocktail browser, search by ingredient, martini section, bartending info and drink recipe forums. Weekly feature recipes with accompanying pictures. http://www.drinknation.com.
Custom~Personalized~Wholesale Shot Glasses - -Hot Shots Specializes in Beautifully Crafted, personalized Shot Glasses, Wedding and Promotional Products. Wholesale Blank Shot Glasses and Custom Imprint Glasses available in Bulk Order Quantities for Commercial Accounts. http://www.hotshotsbangkok.com.
Bar Supplies - Bar Supplies at the best prices. Easy access to a wide variety of bar supplies and the best in flair bartending equipment http://www.bottlesup.com.
Home Bar Plans Online - Home bar construction plans to build a functinal wet bar in your house. The design incorporates an under bar keg chiller to dispense fresh draft beer or homebrew. http://www.bar-gear.com.
Online Degree Resources - The Lifelong Learning Center offers programs and recommendations for those seeking to obtain online degrees or certifications via online education programs. http://www.lifelonglearningcenter.com.
Wine Reviews and Tasting Notes - Track your own wine cellar, rate wines, search for the top wines in your country and comment on various blends. We encourage our students to expand their wine knowledge and this is an excellent place to start!! http://www.wineography.com.
Windows Vista Forum - We learned how to get the most out of our new Vista operating system from this source http://www.vistababble.com.
Mod Restaurant - Online resources for restaurants! http://www.modrestaurant.com.
College Tax Breaks, Federal Perkins Loan - Cozy College is your guide to college life with information about college tax breaks,Federal Perkins Loans and more. http://www.cozycollege.com.
Kustom Koozies - Keep your beers cold with a custom logo. http://www.kustomcoozies.com.
Alcohol Breathalyzer - Great product for both individuals and bar/restaurant/club environments. http://www.alcohol-breathalyzer.com/index.php.
Web Directory - Web Directory of Resources including education in North America. Free submissions are welcome http://www.hotvsnot.com.
HappyHours.com - Lots of information for industry pros and wannabe pros. http://www.happyhours.com.
Action Learning - Very cool place. Very cool experiences. http://www.action-learning.com.
Professional Bartending Schools of America - Chain of bartending schools across the country with which we provide mutual free bartending job placement for grads that move to new locations. Plus we like the name of the chain! http://www.pbsa.com.
Long Island Darts Distributors - Darts distributors for those of you that like traditional pub games and environments http://www.dartslongisland.com/.
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