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Bartender and Food & Beverage Server Training Program

Program Start Date - January 20, 2025
Program End Date - March 14, 2025


Start your career in bartending with this 8-week training program located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You’ll learn the necessary skills and obtain the required certificates to become a bartender. Bartenders often work at restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, and other food service or recreation establishments.

The program includes 8 weeks of classroom training plus a 30 hour work practicum. (253 hours)

Tuition:

Training Program $2,700.00
Registration Fee $100.00
Total $2,800.00

*Tuition includes a premium mixology cocktail shaker set with a 4-piece bar tool set, martini shaker, jigger and bar mixer spoon, as well as a Waiter corkscrew bottle opener.
 

After completing the Bartender and Food & Beverage Server Training Program, students will be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge to be considered competent in this occupation.

Training and Certifications include:

  • Preparing and selling mixed drinks
  • Learning the tools and equipment used in bartending
  • Time management 
  • Interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Negotiation
  • Teambuilding & conflict resolution 
  • Customer service 
  • Handling difficult situations 
  • Manitoba Food Handlers Certificate
  • Emergency First Aid-Level C and Level 1 AED
  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
  • Smart Choices Responsible Service Certification
     

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Why choose Manitoba Tourism Education College?

There are plenty of reasons to choose Manitoba Tourism Education College for bartending training in Winnipeg.

Interactive classes

Our small, interactive classes offer students an opportunity to learn directly from our friendly and helpful trainers. Our trainers possess extensive experience and expertise in training individuals currently working in the industry in Manitoba. Students also get the chance to put their new skills to the test in a work practicum placement.

Relevant curriculum

Our curriculum is current and relevant to the demands of the job. We use emerit National Occupational Standards to develop our curriculum. These standards are set by industry professionals and describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be considered competent in an occupation.

Modern facility

Our training centre is modern, welcoming, and conveniently located next to several bus routes. We also offer free parking for students. Watch a video tour of our facility.

Student support

We provide support for any students who require additional assistance during and after the training programs. All students registered in a training program also have access to free counselling.

Prior learning recognition

Students who have previously graduated from one MTEC program will be given credit for prior learning and are eligible for a reduced rate to enroll in any subsequent programs.

About Manitoba Tourism Education College

The Manitoba Tourism Education College (MTEC) is a not-for-profit private vocational school located in south Winnipeg. It was established to meet current and long-term employer needs in the tourism, hospitality and retail industries in Manitoba by preparing future employees. MTEC is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI # O263386042822).

Manitoba Tourism Education College is an associated corporation of the Manitoba Tourism Education Council. The Manitoba Tourism Education Council was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit organization that receives provincial funding to assist the tourism industry in Manitoba remain sustainable, through training their managers, supervisors and employees.