"Our Goal is to continually Explore, Research & Develop the most Efficient & Result Oriented Methods to Your Achieving New Heights in the least amount of time in Learning the Bartending Profession! 

                                         Santa Barbara Managers Survey Results!
     Over 380 managers were surveyed throughout the Santa Barbara County area with 5 questions on what qualities are important to them when making decisions on hiring a bartender.

1.   Q.  Is experience your number one quality when looking for a bartender?
      A. Many times, Yes.  But not always…Availability and personality are also very important.

2.   Q.  Would you consider hiring a bartender right out of a bartender’s school?
      A. Depends on the school and the candidate.  If someone has shown the initiative to go get “Hands On” training.  Then their training, personality and availability become important factors.  How closely the schools curriculum matches that of the experience of “On the Job” training, then it would defiantly be a consideration.

3.   Q.  Is speed in making drinks essential?
      A.  While speed can be an important factor –more rings on the register translates into more profit to the establishment.  In the long run – moderate speed along with VIP service are more essential to keeping the patrons coming back.  No patron cares if they can get their rum & coke in less than 5 seconds or if it may take 25 seconds.  But everyone loves to be treated like a VIP and not just another quick ring on the register! 
 
4.   Q.  Is “Flair” bartending something desired in a bartending candidate?
      A.  NO!  It may be popular and perhaps desired in bigger cities such as Los Angeles or Las Vegas, but not here.  If I see a bartender throw a bottle in the air I will fire them!  I prefer a bartender with exceptional Service Skills to a Showy bartender.

5.   Q.  What comments do you have for bartending schools and their training?
      A.  Don’t profess to your students that they will be making $100-$300 a shift.  Or to believe they will get all the best shifts because they graduated from your school or especially those embellished online courses.  Everyone starts off on our slowest shifts.  Then only after they have demonstrated their competence in learning our routine of operation & drink specialties.  Then they may be moved up to the better shifts and better tips.  Also, don’t concentrate so much on testing your students on time it takes to make a drink or assortment of drinks as we have seen demonstrated in many bartending school videos.  As mentioned before – it’s not so much the speed it takes to make a drink, but the consistency of accuracy, VIP Service and knowing when not to serve that makes you a more likely candidate for a bartending job. 
 

BE SURE TO VIEW ALL 5 CLASSES OFFERED TO MAKE THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOU!

Worried about Testing?  Don't Be!  Just like your behind the bar practicing...PCBS repeatedly goes over & over all the information required to pass the comprehensive and pouring test material.  You will be mixing the 150 drinks literally 1000's of times, told and shown with our copyrighted "Visual Recognition Program" once again "repeatedly" so many times what the laws are and what the alcohols & drinks your pouring taste like, that it becomes second nature to you.  No failures here!!!  Due to our "Limited" enrollment, the "No Time Frame" limitations & our "Focused on Learning" curriculum - PCBS has achieved a 100% passing ratio & more importantly our 87.5% graduate placement!

                              2010 CLASS STARTS:
Morning Class:  9:00am – 12:30pm      or    Eve Class:   6:00pm - 9:30pm

Every Monday we have new classes starting for either the Morning or Evening.  Simply call in advance for availibility for the Monday you'd like to start & we will place your name on the roster and save you a spot.

· Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check-in. 

                                            ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Call our office at 805-964-5400 or visit at 320 s.  Kellogg Ste. E2, Goleta, CA 93117
2.  Let us know what Monday Date you want to start.  Because we only accept a limited number of students -A non-refundable $50 deposit will be required to reserve a seat for you in the next available class.

Payment Options:
1.  Full Tuition paid on the first day of class by credit card, check or cash.
2.  1/2 Tuition the first week, then the balance due the second week.
3.  Why settle for less, when you can afford the best!
Our very popular “Lay Away Plan”  $595 slashed to $395 is still not always easy to come up with, especially all at once.  By putting a deposit down and making small payments until your tuition is paid in full becomes a much more affordable way to invest in your new bartending education.  Once all payments are completed you will be placed in the next available class.

Classes are encouraged to be completed within the 2-week consecutive period for greater learning and retention.  However, are not limited to this 2-week time frame.  Once enrolled, you are guaranteed a space, no matter how long it may take, until all the classes have been completed & you are eligable for testing. 
                               Mandatory, tuition balance due by testing/graduation date.

                                             Refund and Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable registration deposit of $50.00 is required to secure you a reserved class time.

Cancellation Prior to or on the First Day of Instruction (before class begins) 
Students who have paid required fees and who cancel prior to, or on the first day of instruction, but before instruction begins, will receive a refund of all (100%) of the amount paid, less the registration deposit of $50.00.

Cancellation After the First Day of Instruction 
Students who have paid required fees and who cancel or withdraw from our courses after the first day of instruction will receive a pro-rated refund of the unused portion of the tuition paid.  This amount is $45 dollars for each class or portion of class attended, plus the registration deposit of $50.00. 
 

2.BARTENDERS BOOTCAMP / HOME ENTERTAINER:    (Ages 18+, Geared for those who have prior experience or currrently working or for those Home Entertainers who desire to learn & pour like your favorite bartender-(limited to 6 persons)                Cost = $99 
Don’t have the time or resources to attend the 2-week course but still want the Professional Training You Deserve! Then this is the program for you!  This 3 1/2 -Hour accelerated bartending program is designed to generate better tips for Any Server or Bar-Back and give you the tools needed to advance yourself into a bartending position.  It starts off assuming you are somewhat familiar with the duties & responsibilities of the Customer Service/Food & Beverage Industry.  We then walk you through the bar station set-up, bartenders equipment & over 50 popular recipes.  This program will enable you to make better tips by being able to suggest a wide variety of cocktails to your customers and will also give you the knowledge and confidence of “Hands On” experience when the opportunity arises for you to step behind the bar and start bartending. 
When used as a Home Entertainer, you & your friends can enjoy a special night out learning and mixng drinks...and if you bring your own alcohol and food - you can make it a party!!!

Sorry no Testing, Job Placement or Registered with the State "Certificate" with this course.  But, if desired & you are 21- the tuition paid for this course may be transferred towards the Professional Bartenders Program!

BARTENDERS BOOTCAMP / HOME ENTERTAINER COURSE CLASS SCHEDULE
Schedule is determined on each students individuals needs:
*Please call atleast 3 days in advance to reserve your spot in the next available class.
 

     AVAILABLE NOW...3 NEW HOME STUDY PROGRAMS!!!
             The Test Results Are In & They Are Outstanding!

3."WORKING BARTENDERS AT HOME STUDY PROGRAM"
       Cost = Now Another Recession Buster Price = $199 slashed to $99!!! (For a Limited Time Only!!!)
       A 6 DVD set that contains all the lectures!
“First Time Ever Offered…Real Classroom Education….In Your Own Home!”

     “AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INTO A PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER SCHOOLS CLASSSROOM”
    Why?..would a school offer TO LET US SEE it’s full course when they can keep it behind closed doors and collect hundreds of dollars more for “In House” training?    Please read on for the answer!
     Don’t have the time or money to attend a bartending school facility, but would still like the education being offered inside their walls?  Then don’t settle for a book or simple Bartending CD/DVD!  Get that same education that is being taught Right Now at the highly praised Pacific Coast Bartenders School. 
 

         Another Sample Demo   "Cape Cod"

     This is your chance!  Pacific Coast Bartenders School is now offering on a 6 DVD set -the same exact 2-week Professional Bartenders Program taught at its training facility located in the famous vacation hot spot of “Santa Barbara, CA.”  You will feel as if you’re in the classroom, seeing actual lessons being taught with all the Acronyms, Word Associations, Memory Visualizations, Pouring Techniques and Working Bartenders’ Tips. 
      PCBS’ professional program also includes a comprehensive outlining of Liquor Categories and the highly in demand   “Real Life Bartenders Scare Tactics” used to identify, handle & defuse unwelcome or over-intoxicated patrons. 
The SEE IT...HEAR IT...POUR IT...KNOW IT....techniques!!!

     “Please don’t get me wrong,” says John Rickman Owner/Director of PCBS.  “There are many benefits to attending a fully functioning professional facility.  But if it is only through a DVD I can reach out to you and give you the professional training you desire & deserve, then here’s your chance. 
      I understand how many of us struggle to make ends meet while also trying to better ourselves.  So why should you be denied a quality education just because you can’t save enough to afford the in-house training or there isn’t a facility conveniently located near you! 

     If you are a self-starter, self-motivated person, who enjoys learning at your own pace and are ready to diligently practice the learning methods of the “Working Bartenders At Home Program.” 
    Then there is Absolutely No Reason why you shouldn’t be rewarded and save a large sum of money and receive the benefits of a Professional Bartenders Training Course.

     This is Why?.., after numerous requests, PCBS has offered  to let you get a full inside look at their Professional Bartenders Training contained within the  “Working Bartenders At Home Program.”

Also included, is our “Special Offer”.  If at anytime you chose to attend our school-you can receive full credit of your purchase towards tuition.  And to show you we stand behind our product-if you desire to get your “Certificate of Completion” PCBS will test you at our facility at no extra charge!  Simply call to find out the testing format, practice at home till you feel confident enough to pass, then come on in. 

     See what people are saying about this amazing course! 
I always wanted to know what was being taught behind those closed doors for all that money, Now I know!  I felt as if I was in the class.  Finally, a no BS “I’ll take your money and laugh later” curriculum!  Thanks for showing us what a reputable school has to offer & creating an outstanding DVD. 
Harris D.                                                           Austin, TX

     When I came across the Working Bartenders At Home Program…I thought…Get a $600 dollar course for $199 dollars…what’s the catch?!  I decided to call them and ask what’s the deal?  They were very up front and professional with me and answered all my questions, so I bought the DVD program.  I am here to tell you it is well worth it.  I made back my investment after only 3 shifts!  Thank you John for not being so secretive and greedy with your school.  I truly wish you much success. 
Kathrine M.                                                     Santa Barbara, CA 

I was never very good at school studying and memorizing lists of things.  After buying the Working Bartenders At Home Program, I am now training some of my co-workers!!!  It is incredible how easy it was to remember and retain so many techniques and recipes with this program. 
Kevin G.                                                           Sedona, AZ 

     If you desire to learn while at home, this is the course for you.  Sorry, but I get disgusted when I read all those gimmicky on-line courses-that tell you they can train you to be a professional bartender with their course and then test you via Internet!  What a scam!  How can they pass you on a “hands on” level without ever seeing you!  That makes their test and certificate of completion, registered with a state or not- a worthless piece of paper!   Practicing with the professionals is what this program is all about.   It is the best I’ve seen available for home study! 
Cornel D.                                                            Seattle, WA 

          I’ve been a bartender for over 10 years and to my surprise, I was very impressed.  It is the closest thing I’ve seen out there to learning like “On the Job.” and without all the practical jokes that seem to be part of paying your dues.  I have put into practice many of the new techniques I’ve learned & enjoyed PCBS’s lectures very much. 
Dennis F.                                                             Dayton, OH 

       As an Owner/Manager of a café with a small bar, I needed to create a drink menu and also know if everyone was preparing drinks consistently the same.  Since I work 60+ hours a week, spending 1 or 2-weeks, 4 hours a day away from my business was just out of the question.  So learning on my own with the classroom style taught at a real professional school sounded perfect for me.  Bartending is no longer a worry or headache for me.  The lessons are clearly & professionally demonstrated and as a bonus I found the instructor to be funny & entertaining-making my learning very enjoyable.  I have utilized the “Working Bartenders At Home Program” for my employees and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how to bartend or oversee what their bartenders are doing.
Scott J.                                                                Ventura, CA 

    I would tell anyone who wants to learn bartending to save their money going to a school.  Simply get a couple of empty bottles, buy PCBS’s At Home Study Program & practice your pouring.  I enjoyed watching, learning and especially now- “tending bar”.   This program “Works”!
Andy,                                                                  Cliffside Park,  NY 

      I have bought other DVD’s & books trying to learn bartending on my own.  But have been very discouraged and unsuccessful.  After watching the working bartenders at home program, I literally felt part of the class.  After the very first drink lesson, I was able to remember over 30 recipes.  I finally had the confidence to apply to an ad I saw in the paper and am now working two shifts!  Thank you sooo much John, Watching your demonstrations has shown me how fun & easy it can be learning how to bartend! 
Sandra K.                                                           Medford, OR 
4. PCBS EXCLUSIVE VISUAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM:   (Developed & Copyrighted by PCBS) 
     Only Bartending School Across the Nation Authorized to Offer this Amazing Program!! 
     COST =$59.95

  Preview:  Notice how easy they flow into your mind...you won't be able to get them out!!!

Once again, get ready to just sit back, relax & SEE your way into learning 150+ cocktails!  It is true…A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words – If It Is The Right Picture-! 

By Visually Grouping Drinks By Common Ingredients – Learning Multiple Drinks Becomes As Easy As Learning One Drink!!!
If you are a visual learner (without needing a demonstration) then look no further.  This DVD Slide Show is the quickest & most visually intuitive method you will ever discover.

The Visual Recognition Program, developed by Pacific Coast Bartenders School, incorporates the very same recipes taught in its professional program.

The Visual Recognition Program’s goal is to have you recreate & SEE these pictures within your own minds eye.  To have it become buried into you long term memory & able to be recalled upon command.  It works because you are viewing these pictures over & over & over-as many times as it may take, until you can actually recall the pictures & recipes effortlessly! 

           Try it and SEE for yourself how effective and trouble-free this method truly is.  Relax, watch and begin the learning!   For only $59.95 - you will be in the fast lane to recalling 150+ drink recipes used by professional bartenders.

5. WORKING BARTENDERS AUDIO SOUNDTRACK PROGRAM               COST= $29.95

 Click Below to hear a sample of the Brandy Alexander, Pink Lady, Dirty Mother, Rusty Nail & Cosmopolitian

Once again, get ready to just sit back, relax or if you’re motivated-go for a run, while you simply LISTEN & LEARN 150+ cocktails! 

          If you enjoy Learning by LISTENING, then this program is for you.  This is the only audio bartending recipe soundtrack using the exact recipes taught by an actual Professional Bartenders School. This style of learning has amazing results, whether you are a professional bartender wanting to expand your cocktail portfolio or a home entertainer who desires to treat his friends to the cocktail recipes made by professional working bartenders. 
         Our recipes are spoken plainly in a planned “grouping” pattern along with all the word associations enabling you to listen, retain & recall only what you set out to recall – The Recipes!!  Furthermore, we include the audio support workbook to also have you SEE what you desire to learn while you listen. 
        There are no magic bullets…just incredible results.  Think about how it works!   If I told you a recipe (or you had to read a recipe) only once, twice, maybe even three times, with numerous details - how much and with what detail could you repeat that recipe back to someone else? 
          Now, what if I told you that recipe 100 times (a 1000 times).  Now how much and with what detail could you repeat it!  It may seem like magic…but its more mathematics and science that produces such amazing results. 
          Unquestionably, you can record a list of drinks yourself and receive the same amazing results & save the money.  One the other hand, why not take advantage of the homework PCBS has done for you. Researching the most common recipes & preparations used by working bartenders.  The grouping of drinks for easier learning, along with a visual support workbook to enhance that learning. 

           Try it and Listen for yourself.  For only $29.95 (the price for a round of a few drinks) you will be amazed at how fast & fun learning can be.

                       Combine all three programs – and create one “Outstanding & Unbeatable” home study program! 

More Testimonials From The Test Groups On Our Visual & Soundtrack Programs 
            Visual recognition is a brilliant idea; I’m very surprised it hasn’t been thought of a long time ago.  It’s true the pictures make it so easy to recall the recipes! 
Adam,   Lake Tahoe, CA 

     Finally, a program that delivers what it promises.  I bought the visual recognition program and watched the drinks roll by.  By my 4th day of watching only a couple of times a day, I could recall almost 100% of the drinks and what’s so cool is I could see the pictures roll by in my mind without the DVD any longer!  Now that is what I call a program!!! 
Angela,    Pittsburgh,  PA 

        The audio soundtrack is boring, but guess what…it works!  Just like those boring, annoying commercials you just can’t get out of your head!   Boring works!!! 
Sgt. Taylor,   Dayton, OH 

       PCBS has created a very simple, direct and effective visual & audio home bartending program.  I can’t wait to receive the At Home Professional Study Program and see what more clever insights PCBS has to offer! 
Susan,    Hartford, CT 

        As a bartender for 8 years…grouping alike drinks together is “key”.  It took me a few years behind the bar before I realized this.   PCBS has incorporated these short-cut methods into their at home programs and that’s what makes them work. 
Colter,   Lubbock, TX 

I love the audio recipe soundtrack.  I am a very active person, always on the go & being able to take this with me almost everywhere-learning the recipes was so easy. 
David,  Culver City, CA 

         Hi all!  I tend bar part-time at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino - here in beautiful Las Vegas.  I got tired of trying to learn more drinks from co-workers who did it so fast trying to make me feel stupid!   Or learning from those on-line courses that talked at you as if you were two years old,  “Here’s how to make a rum & coke!” LOL.  For once! Everything that PCBS promised was actually in the visual & audio programs.  I no longer feel so inexperienced behind the bar having almost tripled my variety of drinks to offer my customers!  Thank you oh so much!!!  I have since invested in the AT HOME STUDY PROGRAM to further my confidence & am excited to See it, Hear it,  Pour it, Know it! 
Kristy,   Las Vegas, NV 

       The visual recognition & audio programs are incredible!  It’s been over 4 months since I finished these courses and I can still see the pictures and hear the recipes in my mind. 
Deni,      Spokane, WA 

      Thank you for making bartending at home the best! The programs are fantastic and I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to learn bartending to invest in these amazing programs! 
Many thanks & much appreciation, 
Lisa,  Greensburg, KA 

For at Home Courses:      Send Check or Money Order to: 
                                         Pacific Coast Bartenders School 
                                         320 South Kellogg   Suite E2 
                                         Goleta, CA      93117 
                       (Please Enclose Name & Mailing Address) 
 

Cheers!  Enjoy the Art of Bartending!