Certification

ServSafe® Training in New York City

Industry-standard responsible alcohol service certification. Since 1978 we have trained thousands of bartenders in the New York City area.

About the Program

Why ServSafe® Alcohol?

Over the years, we have taught many responsible alcohol programs such as the TIPS Server Training Program and the Barcode program, but we feel the ServSafe Program by the National Restaurant Association is the best.

ServSafe Alcohol is a real-world preparation for any situation. Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers and your community.

That's why the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation developed the ServSafe Alcohol Program to raise the bar in responsible alcohol service training and certification — today's real-world training solution.

New York City has more bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues than any other city in North America — over 10,000 licensed establishments, from dive bars in Brooklyn to $30-cocktail destinations in the West Village. Employers here have seen it all, and they only hire the best.

Why It Matters

Always the Right Decision

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Based on a Model of Success

ServSafe Alcohol implements the same approach ServSafe® pioneered for the industry's most recognized food safety training and certification — vital, practical, and current.

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Real-World Expertise

Developed with input from experts in the restaurant, legal, regulatory, academic, insurance, medical and law enforcement fields — covering every task front-of-house needs to know.

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Most Comprehensive Training

Includes the latest studies and science-based information, explores real-world situations, and makes it all engaging with the latest instructional design techniques.

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Today's Biggest Issues

Covers alcohol laws and responsibilities, evaluating intoxication levels, dealing with difficult situations, and checking identification.

New York City — Bartending Career Outlook

Trained for the World's Toughest Bartending Scene

New York City has more bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues than any other city in North America — over 10,000 licensed establishments, from dive bars in Brooklyn to $30-cocktail destinations in the West Village. Employers here have seen it all, and they only hire the best.

Our program gives you the technical precision, speed, and confidence that NYC bars demand. Whether your goal is a craft cocktail bar in Manhattan, a rooftop lounge in Brooklyn, or the bar program at a world-class hotel, we get you there — with three certifications and direct job placement support.

10,000+

Licensed Bars & Restaurants in NYC

$75K

Avg Bartender Annual Earnings in NYC

#1

US City for Hospitality Job Growth

Serving New York City & Surrounding Areas

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island Midtown Hell's Kitchen West Village East Village Lower East Side Williamsburg Bushwick Park Slope Astoria Long Island City Harlem Upper East Side Upper West Side Chelsea SoHo TriBeCa NoHo Nolita Murray Hill Gramercy Hoboken Jersey City Newark Yonkers White Plains