Bartending Academy in Ghatkopar, Mumbai by The Happy High
Aiming to be the best bartending institute in Mumbai offering courses that create confident bartenders!
Bartending Institute USP?
- Only bartending academy in the eastern suburbs, we are located in Ghatkopar. Convenient to both on the harbour line and a metro away for those in Western suburbs.
- Bar design and infrastructure like a professional bar
- A day long Wine program included in the bartending course
- 6 week full time course helps students to start working early and hence earn.
- Course is designed based on industry need and by inputs from Industry practitioners and experts. In house study material for students
- Our founder will be the chief faculty, a renowned industry face who has trained students across Indian and also in Maldives, Thailand and London.
Who is this bartending course in Mumbai for?
This bartending course is ideal for the following candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry. This career has taken a lot of bartenders across the world and they are creating a mark for themselves and India at the world stage. It suits aspirants with the following background best.
HSC students:
Candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry with minimal investment in education and a possibility to get a good return on investment in the short term, this bartending course is for you. Female Bartenders are in demand too, Ladies please apply.
BA, BCom, BMS, BSc, BBA graduates looking to switch careers:
If you a graduate and struggling to find a job or thinking of an alternate career path to choose then the hotel and restaurant industry beckons you with a rewarding bartending career in India in the long term or an international career as a mixologist too.
Hotel management students in Mumbai and India:
Most hotel school curricula doesn't include special focus on mixing beverages. Our academy will give you an opportunity to stir and shake and get ahead of the class. You can take our courses during your summer vacations in the first, second or third years.
Waiters in Restaurants, Flight Attendants, Front office associates
The above professionals who wish to make a career in bar and beverages can take this course. The aspirants will have to take a short break from work/quit work and can join the same establishment/ seek new opportunities post the course
Batches:
The next batch will start a week after the lockdown ends
Location:
The Happy High Bartending Academy, 416, Goldcrest Business Park, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar ( West), Mumbai
Student Criteria:
Will be open candidates with a higher secondary qualification/12th Pass or above and good level of conversational English.
Course Duration and format:
6 weeks of Bar Pro bartending course
2 weeks Class + 2 Weeks Bar back Shift in a Bar + 2 weeks Class = 6 weeks
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Spirits
- Wine
- Beers
-Meads/Ciders
- Cocktails
- Grooming/Customer Service
-Costing
- Menu Planning
- Industry visits
(The course will be tweaked to suit industry requirements. The focus will be on making our candidates job -ready)
Bartending Course affiliation:
This course will not be affiliated to any organization and will be chalked by hotel industry experts and industry practitioners we work with on an ongoing basis. This will be a private course just like our wine courses the Wine 101 and Wine Pro courses running for the last one year and have seen participants from Taj Hotels, Marriott hotels and hospitality institutes like IHM Mumbai, Don Bosco, ITM Nerul and Oshiwara, Rizvi etc.
Flair Bartending :
At our bar school we will not have flair bartending, fire flair techniques as a part of the course work as we see that the industry doesn't require the skills. Of course basic work flair will be a part.
Fees:
Rs 50000 +GST
(Includes Barkit/Apron/Industry Visits and a bright career)
Save RS 5900 by signing up for the inaugural batch starting after lockdown
Admission:
Have begun for batch starting after lockdown
Scope after the bartending course:
The course will be designed to make student job ready, they will become experts in the trade as they hone their skills in a live bar. The starting salary for a fresh bartender ranges from Rs 12000- 20000 per month and in a couple of years there are avenues to go abroad on land to islands like Maldives and Seychelles, or cosmopolitan cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and also cruise liners where bartender salaries start around Rs 80000 a month. Female Bartenders in India also see a bright or a brighter career in bartending.
Placement Assistance for bartenders:
We are looking to host our first ever batch and each candidate will be the face of our academy. We would endeavor to place our students who have successfully graduates in good bars around the city. Please remember an illustrious bartending career is what we want to see for our students.
Contact Us:
9930771739, contact@thehappyhigh.com
- Only bartending academy in the eastern suburbs, we are located in Ghatkopar. Convenient to both on the harbour line and a metro away for those in Western suburbs.
- Bar design and infrastructure like a professional bar
- A day long Wine program included in the bartending course
- 6 week full time course helps students to start working early and hence earn.
- Course is designed based on industry need and by inputs from Industry practitioners and experts. In house study material for students
- Our founder will be the chief faculty, a renowned industry face who has trained students across Indian and also in Maldives, Thailand and London.
Who is this bartending course in Mumbai for?
This bartending course is ideal for the following candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry. This career has taken a lot of bartenders across the world and they are creating a mark for themselves and India at the world stage. It suits aspirants with the following background best.
HSC students:
Candidates looking for a career in the hotel and restaurant industry with minimal investment in education and a possibility to get a good return on investment in the short term, this bartending course is for you. Female Bartenders are in demand too, Ladies please apply.
BA, BCom, BMS, BSc, BBA graduates looking to switch careers:
If you a graduate and struggling to find a job or thinking of an alternate career path to choose then the hotel and restaurant industry beckons you with a rewarding bartending career in India in the long term or an international career as a mixologist too.
Hotel management students in Mumbai and India:
Most hotel school curricula doesn't include special focus on mixing beverages. Our academy will give you an opportunity to stir and shake and get ahead of the class. You can take our courses during your summer vacations in the first, second or third years.
Waiters in Restaurants, Flight Attendants, Front office associates
The above professionals who wish to make a career in bar and beverages can take this course. The aspirants will have to take a short break from work/quit work and can join the same establishment/ seek new opportunities post the course
Batches:
The next batch will start a week after the lockdown ends
Location:
The Happy High Bartending Academy, 416, Goldcrest Business Park, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar ( West), Mumbai
Student Criteria:
Will be open candidates with a higher secondary qualification/12th Pass or above and good level of conversational English.
Course Duration and format:
6 weeks of Bar Pro bartending course
2 weeks Class + 2 Weeks Bar back Shift in a Bar + 2 weeks Class = 6 weeks
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Spirits
- Wine
- Beers
-Meads/Ciders
- Cocktails
- Grooming/Customer Service
-Costing
- Menu Planning
- Industry visits
(The course will be tweaked to suit industry requirements. The focus will be on making our candidates job -ready)
Bartending Course affiliation:
This course will not be affiliated to any organization and will be chalked by hotel industry experts and industry practitioners we work with on an ongoing basis. This will be a private course just like our wine courses the Wine 101 and Wine Pro courses running for the last one year and have seen participants from Taj Hotels, Marriott hotels and hospitality institutes like IHM Mumbai, Don Bosco, ITM Nerul and Oshiwara, Rizvi etc.
Flair Bartending :
At our bar school we will not have flair bartending, fire flair techniques as a part of the course work as we see that the industry doesn't require the skills. Of course basic work flair will be a part.
Fees:
Rs 50000 +GST
(Includes Barkit/Apron/Industry Visits and a bright career)
Save RS 5900 by signing up for the inaugural batch starting after lockdown
Admission:
Have begun for batch starting after lockdown
Scope after the bartending course:
The course will be designed to make student job ready, they will become experts in the trade as they hone their skills in a live bar. The starting salary for a fresh bartender ranges from Rs 12000- 20000 per month and in a couple of years there are avenues to go abroad on land to islands like Maldives and Seychelles, or cosmopolitan cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and also cruise liners where bartender salaries start around Rs 80000 a month. Female Bartenders in India also see a bright or a brighter career in bartending.
Placement Assistance for bartenders:
We are looking to host our first ever batch and each candidate will be the face of our academy. We would endeavor to place our students who have successfully graduates in good bars around the city. Please remember an illustrious bartending career is what we want to see for our students.
Contact Us:
9930771739, contact@thehappyhigh.com
Resident Faculty :
Ajit Balgi is the founder and the chief trainer at the academy. His career in beverages started in 2001 and until 2010 he was in bar operation in India and London. From 2010 until now, he has been a trainer and consultant. He is a Certified WSET ( London) wine educator (less than 7 in India), a BNIC Cognac Educator ( one of the 90 globally), a Maison Trainer ( a Global drinks program by Pernod Ricard). He is a wine judge in Indian and International wine competitions and also been on the panel of cocktail competitions like the Bacardi Legacy and Corralejo.
He has trained associates in chains like the Taj, Marriott, Oberoi etc across India and has also trained hoteliers in Maldives and Thailand. He travels to eat and drink and has travelled to 22 countries so far.
He has trained associates in chains like the Taj, Marriott, Oberoi etc across India and has also trained hoteliers in Maldives and Thailand. He travels to eat and drink and has travelled to 22 countries so far.
Adjunct Faculty:
Yogesh Sonawane is a beverage pro with 8 years of experience. He has worked as a head bartender for Westin, Mumbai, Bar supervisor at the AER, Four Seasons, Mumbai and currently heads the restaurant and the beverage program at Ummarao, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai. He holds a level 2 in wines from WSET London and the Maison certificate from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland.
Prospective Internships/Job Partners
Testimonials
Ameya More - Conrad, Pune
"This academy is only for those bartenders who are looking to master secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar, get an depth and professional understanding of All types of spirits."
Yohhan Pereira - Americano, Mumbai
"Mr. Balgi will help you to develop a strong base to your skills as a bartending professional. Develop the tools you need to understand Spirits, what makes each category unique and how to use them to make better cocktails, while keeping your guests entertained and informed."
Sujan Shetty - Bar consultant
"One of the best bartending institute for sure in India."
Prakhar Agarwal - St.Regis,Mumbai
"LOCKDOWN had actually brought boredom to our lives. We being part of the most busiest industry which of Bars and clubs that always keeps us on the toes and moving, which was really a thing we were not associated with ever. Few days ago THE HAPPY HIGH BARTENDING ACADEMY came up with a quiz followed by a online cocktail competition, which to me was the most productive thing I have done at this time. Mr. Ajit Balgi is a fantastic human being with an infinite knowledge when it comes to Wines, spirits and everything that is associated with the hopitality industry. Looking forward to more and more great times like this."
Siddharth Kadam - The Oberoi Mumbai
"Mr.Balgi is a package of good knowledge and experience. The way he explains things are easy to understand. His seminars are worth attending. "
Dhananjay Kuwar - J W Marriott Pune
"This academy is only for those bartenders who are looking to master the secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar, Get an in-depth and professional understanding of ALL the types of spirits. Understanding the families of spirit means becoming a Mixologist with under the guidance of the most Knowledgeable person in beverage industry Mr Ajit Balgi."
Roswell D'Silva - Taj Lands End
"Amazing and well equipped academy for the budding bartenders!! 👌👏"
Jitendra Singh - Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai
"Best mentor.knowledge which Ajit Sir has will make you realise what makes a good spirit great. He is one of the best mentor. The Happy high Bartending school is one of the best bartending school in the country,so guys hurry up."
Sagar Pedemkar - Hyatt Regency
"Good knowledge and wonderful experience. New trends, new market u will always get to know here. Sir have travelled a lot where he shares all his experiences which make u learn a lot about wines and spirits."
Aniket Sutar - J W Marriott, Sahar
"The best bar institute and best guidance thank you Mr Ajit balgi sir you teach all about spirit very intresting way and also easy to understand language which help me a lot to gain my knowledge about spirits which is very helpful for my career once again thank you very much for your guidance."
Mohit Bamanpalli - St. Regis Mumbai
"The Happy High" is the best Professional platform for all the Beverage enthusiasts who aspires to become highly professionals in the world of Spirits and Wines. I have been Trained Under the Guidance of Mr.Balgi and he is such a Gentleman with exceptional Knowledge and leadership Skills . I would love to enroll myself for the Upcoming Future trainings with the same Happy High Academy 😇 I also request people to follow "The Happy High "Page on all media sources to keep themselves Updated with the Latest beverage trends in the Industry and make your life more professional and Happy High ☺️ Cheers🍻"
Prateek Shrivastava - Radisson Blu Dwarka
"Beautifully curated course for every beverage aspirant, covering a wide array of topics from beginner to intermediary level professionals. Certifications are a bonus. I was privileged to learn the basics about bartending from the amazing Mr. Ajit Balghi. Concepts and roots became much clear and we did a lot of practical bartending and experimented with tons of home-made decoctions. Putting a question mark on the most intriguing subjects and navigating through the possible answers together was a enriching experience. If you are reading this, be rest assured that you will not be disappointed. Happy learning everyone. Slangiva! Saluti! Kanpai!"
Shubham Deshmukh - J W Marriott, Pune
"I highly recommend one of the best professional bartending Academy which is The Happy high . I’m very glad that he was my Maison beverage program trainer . I have learned from him lots, he had share tons of knowledge about beverage, food, well informed about the trade. Ajit sir (Guruji) he is very inspiring person, he has very helping attitude."
Niraj Yadav - Restaurateur, Gurgaon
"This is best place for wine, cocktails and beverages training in country, you will learn from basic to advanced technology related to current industry with focus on improving confidence of students."
Yogesh Sonawane - Ummrao, Mumbai
"Ajit Balgi sir was my WSET as well as Maison trainer. I was fortunate that I was trained under such a knowledgeable trainer. Highly recommended place✌🏻"