You May Be Able to Earn $300 or More Per Night Bartending in NYC — Even If You’ve Never Done It Before
Bars and restaurants are desperate for trained bartenders — and most people have no idea how easy it is to break in.
Every week, NYC bars call us asking for trained bartenders they can trust behind the bar. The problem? Most applicants don’t have the skills, speed, or confidence actually to get hired. That’s why we built a fast, hands-on training system that takes you from zero experience to job-ready in weeks — taught by real NYC bartenders who know exactly what hiring managers look for.
When you finish, we don’t just hand you a certificate and wish you luck.
We help you apply directly to real bartending jobs from our private hiring network — and show you how to land the good shifts and avoid the bad gigs.
✅ Full professional certification
✅ Private job board access
✅ Hands-on training in real bar setups
Seats are limited and classes fill fast.
See what our graduates are saying about us:
Top 5 Reasons American Bartenders School Is the Fastest Way to a Bartending Job in NYC
Established – Real Connections. Real Jobs.
American Bartenders School isn’t new — and that’s your advantage. We’ve been training and placing bartenders since 1969, building direct hiring relationships with thousands of NYC bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, and event venues.
When you graduate, you’re not starting from zero — you’re tapped into a warm hiring network not found anywhere else.
Connected
We don’t just teach bartending. We help you get hired.
Our nationwide employer network gives our graduates access to more bartending job openings than any other school in New York — from high-volume nightclubs to upscale cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, and corporate hospitality.
You train. We connect. You get hired.
Committed – Lifetime Job Placement (Yes, Really)
Every graduate gets free, lifetime job placement — forever. Our job board is updated daily with real employer requests, and you can come back anytime for free refresher classes to sharpen your skills or prepare for new opportunities.
Licensed – Trusted, Recognized, Respected
American Bartenders School is licensed by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. You graduate with:
- Professional Certification
- Alcohol Awareness Training (required by many employers)
- Real credentials that hiring managers respect
This isn’t a hobby class. It’s career training.
Authentic – Train in a Real Bar Environment
American Bartenders School classrooms are set up like real bars. This ensures that graduates know where things are and how to find them when they start work after graduating. In addition, our teachers have all worked, or continue working at busy bars, and will teach you the tricks of the trade you need to know to hit the ground running after graduation.
READY TO START YOUR BARTENDING CAREER OFF RIGHT?
You don’t learn behind a desk.
Our classrooms are built like working bars, so you know exactly where everything is and how to move with speed and confidence behind the bar.
Your instructors aren’t career teachers — they’re real, working bartenders who teach you the shortcuts, speed tips, and real-world skills that get you hired fast.
Ready to Start Your Bartending Career?
Our 40-Hour Full Certification Course can be completed in as little as two weeks.
✅ Morning classes
✅ Afternoon classes
✅ Evening classes
Flexible schedules so you can start now — not “someday.”
All graduates receive lifetime access to our job placement team and hiring network.
Classes Fill Fast — Don’t Miss Your Spot
Seats are limited and upcoming classes fill quickly.
If you’re serious about working as a bartender in NYC…
Enroll now and lock in your seat before this class sells out.