Bartender Barista Training
Learn how to create 100+ different cocktails. Master the basics of coffee brewing. Understand bar opening & closing operations. Develop customer service skills to earn good tips. Must be 21+ years old, ESL level 6 or above.
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Duration: 11 Weeks
Upcoming Start Date: Please contact our office.
Length of Course: Total 210 hours training (110 in-class, 110 out of class)
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Language of Instruction: English​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bartending Industry Outlook (as of 9/5/25): ​
Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% growth in bartending employment from 2023 to 2033—much faster than average—with about 134,600 job openings per year, many from replacement needs and routine turnover Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Locally, the San Francisco–Oakland–Hayward region saw a 12% increase in bartender jobs between 2018 and 2024 (according to the San Francisco Chronicle). Although the hospitality sector remains weak overall, bartenders have fared relatively better.
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Eligibility: To be eligible for the Bartender & Barista Training Class, you must be:
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A legal U.S. resident with authority to work in the U.S. (i.e. valid Social Security Card)
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21+ years or older
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ESL Level 6 or above
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Looking to change professions or find employment
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Cost: Qualified students can have their tuition and fees subsidized by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). Contact us to find out if you're qualified.
Looking to enroll in our training or hire our graduates? Please contact our office.​​​​​
​How to Apply: To apply for our upcoming Bartender and Barista Training Class, please feel free to call us at 415-989-8224 or email us at culinary@sfccsc.org.
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Office Address:
Charity Cultural Services Center
747 Commercial Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed​​​​
Success Stories
Mateka N. Oliver came to CCSC during the pandemic when she had limited work hours in her job in hospitality. Our BTC drew her attention as she had already worked as a Cashier at her friend’s bar, where she worked part-time. She became interested in learning detailed information about common alcoholic beverages, like those sold at the bar she used to work at.
By taking our BTC, she went beyond basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages to being able to create over 100 cocktails! She successfully obtained a full-time job as a Bartender with JWB Hospitality AMP Entertainment LLC in Oakland, making use of the knowledge and practice she gained from our training. On busy weekends during holiday season, she’s even raked in $1000to $3000 a night!
