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Beverage Specialist (STC-CU2)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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This short-term certificate is designed to provide training and development of competencies for students to obtain and advance in a career in the hospitality and culinary industries. Courses comply with guidelines as set by the American Culinary Federation and will apply to an AAS or Certificate in Hospitality, Event Planning, Culinary and/or Pastry and Baking.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationPersuasionTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSales and Marketing

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionSpeech RecognitionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexteritySpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
  • Collect money for drinks served.
  • Balance cash receipts.
  • Provide customers with directions or answers to questions.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwarePoint of sale POS softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareElectronic mail softwareInternet browser software

Tools

2-prong strainers3-piece cocktail shakers4-piece cocktail shakers4-prong strainersBar spoonsBarcode scannersBeverage machinesBlendersBreathalyzersCash registersCocktail shakersCocktail strainersCredit card processing machinesDesktop computersDraught foam control devices

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceSupportRecognitionAchievementWorking Conditions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Bartenders35-3011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Glassware, utensils, and bar equipment — clean and sanitize following standard protocols under direct supervisor guidance during a shift.
  • Customer identification — check and verify age requirements for alcohol purchase using established procedures at a bar or restaurant entrance.
  • Beverage orders — receive and repeat back accurately from patrons or serving staff in a busy front-of-house environment.
  • Wine and bottled or draft beer — serve to seated patrons following portion and presentation standards under close supervision.
  • Cash payments for drinks — collect and process using a point-of-sale terminal with supervisor assistance during a live service shift.
  • Bar surfaces, work areas, and tables — wipe down and maintain cleanliness between customer seatings according to venue protocol.
  • Basic cocktail recipes — prepare by following standardized recipes and measured pours under the direction of a senior bartender.
  • Customer greetings and order-taking — initiate using clear, friendly speech in a high-traffic bar environment.
  • Drink modifiers and allergen information — recognize and relay to the preparing bartender when flagged by a patron at the service counter.
  • POS software interface — navigate to enter drink orders, apply discounts, and print receipts under direct instruction during training shifts.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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