Staff Bar Management Program | Online Training | Lobster Ink

What is wine? How is it made? Wine Essentials is for beginners - those who want an overview of the world of wines. This course covers how wine is made, details wine service and provides basic information on various wine styles. Wine Essentials is a wine 101 course that will ensure anyone can hold their own when it comes to this historic drink.

Whiskey is one of those rare drinks that is as enticing dressed up or down. Embellishing whiskey in a cocktail shows off a bartending professional’s creativity and finesse. This course covers how to prepare the best whiskey cocktails, from the classic Old Fashioned and Blue Blazer to the sophisticated Manhattan Sweet and Mint Julep.

This course will show you how to create the tastiest americanos, cappuccinos, flat whites, lattes, and macchiatos. Or, add some ice to your brews for a refreshing kick in the form of frappuccinos and iced coffees. Fancy yourself an artist? We’ll help you express your creativity with a focus on latte art as well.

Keep a clean bar station and present drinks professionally and to the highest standards every time with this Lobster Ink Bar Hygiene course. Learn the basic principles of maintaining a professional bar to a global hygiene standard, and know how to handle every aspect of bar sanitation - from how to clean bar tools correctly to which chemicals to use, as well as the principles of cleaning as you go.

Why are there so many different types of brandy and whiskey? Which compounds in an apéritif help stimulate appetite and how do digestifs assist digestion after a heavy meal? Understanding the wonderful world of distillation and maturation as well as the theories behind popular spirits and liqueurs is as important as knowing how to serve them.

Gain the knowledge to provide efficient bar service in keeping with the highest standards of professionalism. Learn expert time-saving techniques to ensure that every action of bar service is efficient and effective.

Knowing how to pair drinks with the right glassware enhances the drinking experience, and separates the amateurs from the professional bartenders. Don’t get intimidated by all the tools behind the bar - learn how to use them to create the best drinks every time. Master these bartending skills and provide quality service with confidence.

Love coffee? Who doesn’t? But can you distinguish between the various coffee beans, coffee regions and brewing techniques? The wonderfully immersive Introduction to Coffee course gives you a firm grasp of the basic elements of the world’s favorite anytime drink. Learn the fundamentals of coffee roasting, grinding and brewing and start your journey to becoming a well-rounded coffee professional.

The key to success behind the bar is good preparation. Learning the standards of professional bar setup and preparation will put you in control of your workstation, so you can focus on consistently creating and serving the best quality drinks quickly and fuss-free. The foundational knowledge provided in this course is crucial for beginner bartenders to start well behind the bar.