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Training done by Meilleurs Ouvriers de France
Training programme
Barman
He possesses an in-depth knowledge of the products and drinks used.
He has perfect control over making of classic cocktails and the capacity to
innovate. He advises clients and knows how to entertain.
Objective of the training
Strengthen and deepen the knowledge of the trainee to enable him to:
• Know how to make classical and modern cocktail,
• Manage as much as possible his working environment,
• Create cocktails according to an event,
• Create a festive and friendly atmosphere in the bar.
Project
The training will end upon setting up a project. Trainees will be asked to imagine
an event and compose cocktails around this theme and design the entertainment
at the bar.
Target
This training applies for professionals with a first experience as a barman and
working or wishing to work in a challenging environment.
Training content
The following areas will be gradually tackled through practical exercises:
• Knowledge of the work environment: managing supplies and knowledge of
the rules for conservation of products and equipment and its use (shaker,
mixing glass, glassware), organisation and setting up of the bar,
• Knowledge of cocktails: classification of cocktails, basic ingredients of traditional
cocktails, knowledge of herbs, spices and edible flowers, knowledge and
location of the main appellations of the vineyards, good practices concerning
the handling of equipment,
• Creation of cocktails: Blind tasting and commenting on a cocktail, principles
for realisation of cocktails (choice of ingredients, choice of glassware, respect of
dosages, techniques of pouring), creation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails,
creation of innovative cocktails, mastering ot the decorations and the effects
(colours, decoration, taste), development of cocktail technical sheets,
• Entertainment and customer relationship: know the tastes of the client and advise
him on a cocktail, create a menu, simple tips for bar decoration, imagine and
implement an entertainment accompanied by cocktails created for the occasion.
Duration
The recommended duration is one week (5 days). Depending on the needs of the
trainees and educational objectives, the duration can be increased to 10 days. In
this case, themes will be pre-selected, and the number of practical exercises will
be adjusted accordingly.
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