Certification
ServSafe® Training in Austin
Industry-standard responsible alcohol service certification. Since 1978 we have trained thousands of bartenders in the Austin area.
About the Program
Why ServSafe® Alcohol?
Over the years, we have taught many responsible alcohol programs such as the TIPS Server Training Program and the Barcode program, but we feel the ServSafe Program by the National Restaurant Association is the best.
ServSafe Alcohol is a real-world preparation for any situation. Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers and your community.
That's why the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation developed the ServSafe Alcohol Program to raise the bar in responsible alcohol service training and certification — today's real-world training solution.
Austin's bar market has gone through a remarkable transformation. What was once a college-bar town is now home to nationally recognized craft cocktail programs, the highest concentration of live music venues in America, and a tech-boom influx of high-earning professionals who demand quality drinks.
Why It Matters
Always the Right Decision
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Based on a Model of Success
ServSafe Alcohol implements the same approach ServSafe® pioneered for the industry's most recognized food safety training and certification — vital, practical, and current.
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Real-World Expertise
Developed with input from experts in the restaurant, legal, regulatory, academic, insurance, medical and law enforcement fields — covering every task front-of-house needs to know.
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Most Comprehensive Training
Includes the latest studies and science-based information, explores real-world situations, and makes it all engaging with the latest instructional design techniques.
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Today's Biggest Issues
Covers alcohol laws and responsibilities, evaluating intoxication levels, dealing with difficult situations, and checking identification.
Austin — Bartending Career Outlook
Trained for the Live Music Capital's Bar Scene
Austin's bar market has gone through a remarkable transformation. What was once a college-bar town is now home to nationally recognized craft cocktail programs, the highest concentration of live music venues in America, and a tech-boom influx of high-earning professionals who demand quality drinks.
Our program trains you for all of Austin: the high-energy 6th Street rush, the sophisticated Rainey Street rooftop lounges, the trendsetting East Austin craft cocktail bars, and the massive SXSW and ACL Festival demand spikes that bring 300,000+ visitors to town and require every available bartender in the city.
2,800+
Licensed Bars in Austin Metro
300K+
SXSW & ACL Visitors Create Annual Demand Spike
250
Live Music Venues — Highest US Bar Density
Serving Austin & Surrounding Areas