Bartender training

Bartender training from someone who has trained teams across four states.

Practical training for event staff, social hosts and new bartenders, led by Lisa Tran.

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In short: Lisa Tran, founder of 11:11 Events & Co and a former Dave & Buster's corporate trainer, teaches pouring, speed, guest service and bar setup to event staff, hosts and new bartenders.
Lisa Tran smiling behind her bar in an 11:11 Events & Co apron
What changes for you

Your team serves with confidence on day one.

Lisa was the corporate trainer for Dave & Buster's for nine years and helped open six new locations across Arizona, California, Washington and Alaska. Now that same training is available to you.

  • Pouring, mixing and speed basics
  • Guest service and reading the room
  • Bar setup and breakdown
  • Responsible service fundamentals
Two bartenders in aprons working a bar together
Who it's for

Training for three kinds of teams.

Social hosts

Friends or family who want to run a great bar at a private party.

Company staff

Employees bartending a company event who need to look and feel prepared.

New bartenders

Entry-level bartenders who want real-world skills from someone who has trained teams at scale.

Questions

Bartender training: common questions

Who teaches the training?

Lisa Tran. She spent nine years at Dave & Buster's, where she was a corporate trainer and helped open six locations on the West Coast.

Is this an RBS certification course?

No. This is hands-on skills training. California RBS certification is completed through the state's ABC-approved providers.

Can training be done at our location?

Yes. Tell us your location and group size when you inquire.

Start here

Tell us the date. We'll handle the bar.

Send your date and city first. Those two answers tell Lisa right away whether she can take your event, and you'll hear back with a tailored quote.