Bartending Academy in Ghatkopar, Mumbai by The Happy High
Highlights of our bartending program, which makes us a best in class bartending institute
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.
Waiters , Cabin Crew, 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:
Starts 17th January 2022 Admissions open. Contact us on 9930771739
Location & Contact:
416, Goldcrest Business Park, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar ( West), Mumbai. Contact Us (Please visit by appointment only)
Student Criteria:
Will be open candidates with a higher secondary qualification/12th Pass or above and good level of conversational English.
Note: We now also run this "बार प्रो" course for non-English speaking students (who can read and write English) on the same lines. Medium of instruction will be Hindi and study material in English.
Course Duration and format:
4 weeks of "Bar Pro" bartending course
We run classes 6 days a week for 4 hrs on an average each day and hence it is a fast tracked course to help students start working faster, earn faster and gain valuable experience. 4 weeks are enough and our students working in the best of places are a testimony to it.
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Work flair
- Spirits, Wine, Beers, Meads, Ciders
- Classic Cocktails
-Tea, Coffee, Water
- Wine, Beer & Spirit Degustations
- Syrups, Saccharums, Bitters, Ice, Shrubs, Zero Proof, Clarification, fat washing, Milk washing, Isomalts, Acids
- Bar set-up, opening & closing
- Bar Costing, Menu Planning
- Industry Visits
Bartending Course affiliation:
This course is 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 a few years and have seen recognition from from the Taj and Marriott hotels and had participants from hospitality institutes like IHM Mumbai, ITM IHM, Rizvi, NMIMS, Le Cordon Bleu Australia 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 the top bars of the world and India don't require the skills. Of course basic work flair will be a part.
Fees:
Rs 59000 all inclusive ( Pay 40 now and rest later)
(We are the most premium bartending course in Mumbai, come visit us, talk to us and make an informed decision. By appointment only please)
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 typically 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 would endeavor to place our students who have successfully graduates in good bars around the country. Please remember an illustrious bartending career is what we want to see for our students, they will be our brand ambassadors. We will strive to find you a job till you will find one. "बार प्रो" graduates will be eligible or preferred for placements in up to grade A establishments.
Students are now working in top bars like Speakeasy Gurgaon, Sidecar New Delhi, Yauatcha Mumbai etc and hotel chains like the Oberoi, Marriott and Hyatt.
- Simulation learning with Bar design and infrastructure like a professional bar
- A day long Certificate Wine program Wine 101 worth Rs 6490 included in the bartending course.
- 4 weeks full time course, high intensity ( 8 week Part- time Evening Course)
- 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 India and also in Maldives, Thailand and London.
- 100% Placement assistance and so far we have placed all in the best of bars and hotels
- We are in Ghatkopar, easy of commute and good connectivity from western, harbour and central line.
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.
Waiters , Cabin Crew, 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:
Starts 17th January 2022 Admissions open. Contact us on 9930771739
Location & Contact:
416, Goldcrest Business Park, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar ( West), Mumbai. Contact Us (Please visit by appointment only)
Student Criteria:
Will be open candidates with a higher secondary qualification/12th Pass or above and good level of conversational English.
Note: We now also run this "बार प्रो" course for non-English speaking students (who can read and write English) on the same lines. Medium of instruction will be Hindi and study material in English.
Course Duration and format:
4 weeks of "Bar Pro" bartending course
We run classes 6 days a week for 4 hrs on an average each day and hence it is a fast tracked course to help students start working faster, earn faster and gain valuable experience. 4 weeks are enough and our students working in the best of places are a testimony to it.
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Work flair
- Spirits, Wine, Beers, Meads, Ciders
- Classic Cocktails
-Tea, Coffee, Water
- Wine, Beer & Spirit Degustations
- Syrups, Saccharums, Bitters, Ice, Shrubs, Zero Proof, Clarification, fat washing, Milk washing, Isomalts, Acids
- Bar set-up, opening & closing
- Bar Costing, Menu Planning
- Industry Visits
Bartending Course affiliation:
This course is 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 a few years and have seen recognition from from the Taj and Marriott hotels and had participants from hospitality institutes like IHM Mumbai, ITM IHM, Rizvi, NMIMS, Le Cordon Bleu Australia 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 the top bars of the world and India don't require the skills. Of course basic work flair will be a part.
Fees:
Rs 59000 all inclusive ( Pay 40 now and rest later)
(We are the most premium bartending course in Mumbai, come visit us, talk to us and make an informed decision. By appointment only please)
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 typically 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 would endeavor to place our students who have successfully graduates in good bars around the country. Please remember an illustrious bartending career is what we want to see for our students, they will be our brand ambassadors. We will strive to find you a job till you will find one. "बार प्रो" graduates will be eligible or preferred for placements in up to grade A establishments.
Students are now working in top bars like Speakeasy Gurgaon, Sidecar New Delhi, Yauatcha Mumbai etc and hotel chains like the Oberoi, Marriott and Hyatt.
Aiming to be the best bartending institute in Mumbai offering courses that create confident bartenders!
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Pouring Technique
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Work Flair
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Saccharum and Syrups
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Cocktail Making
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Ice blocks, cubes
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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:
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Siddhart Patra is a beverage pro with 5 years of hands on experience as a bartender. He was nominated for the best bartender award in India in the last edition of the 30 Best bars awards and currently stirs and shakes at Koko, one of the top bars in the country. He holds a level 2 in wines from WSET London and the Maison certificate from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland.
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Durgesh Singh is a beverage pro with 8 years of experience. He currently hops between bars at The Table and the Mag Street Cafe and has worked at brands like Koko, Sun N Sand in the past. He also holds the Maison Certificate in beverages from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland
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Testimonials
Jeet Rana - Brand Ambassador & India's Best Bartender 2016
"A perfect place to learn the basics of Bartending. Great faculty and crew."
Ameya Borude - Cafe Panama, Mumbai
Great place to learn bartending. Interesting lectures and well thought out assignments, along with practicals conducted by individuals well known in the industry for bartending, flairing and inventory management. They offer placements as well.
Naresh Kushnapelli - Hyatt Hyderabad
"Really great place to learn. Encarve yourself as a Professional Bartender."
Jimmy Writer - Operations Manager, Imperial Club by The Leela
"Most sought after beverage course in Mumbai... Having known Ajit from some time now and had the privilege of attending few of his sessions, it's exciting to know that more and more budding professionals can get to train under him. His delivery, content, knowledge and experience is commendable. What puts this course right up there with the best, is purely on merit of Ajits hands on field experience. So go get Happy High, Now!!"
Varun Sudhakar - Bar Bundle & India's best bartender 2013, 2014
"Ajit Balgi is a great trainer in the field of wines and spirits. His academy will be a great place to get further knowledge in the field of fine hospitality and beverages. Do check out his courses and academy."
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✌🏻"
"A perfect place to learn the basics of Bartending. Great faculty and crew."
Ameya Borude - Cafe Panama, Mumbai
Great place to learn bartending. Interesting lectures and well thought out assignments, along with practicals conducted by individuals well known in the industry for bartending, flairing and inventory management. They offer placements as well.
Naresh Kushnapelli - Hyatt Hyderabad
"Really great place to learn. Encarve yourself as a Professional Bartender."
Jimmy Writer - Operations Manager, Imperial Club by The Leela
"Most sought after beverage course in Mumbai... Having known Ajit from some time now and had the privilege of attending few of his sessions, it's exciting to know that more and more budding professionals can get to train under him. His delivery, content, knowledge and experience is commendable. What puts this course right up there with the best, is purely on merit of Ajits hands on field experience. So go get Happy High, Now!!"
Varun Sudhakar - Bar Bundle & India's best bartender 2013, 2014
"Ajit Balgi is a great trainer in the field of wines and spirits. His academy will be a great place to get further knowledge in the field of fine hospitality and beverages. Do check out his courses and academy."
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✌🏻"
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BARTENDING STUDENTS
- What is the duration of the bartending course. Only 4 weeks?
- Our is a course which is full time and runs 6 days a week for 3-5 hrs a day and hence is fast tracked. Don't look at the duration. but look at the content, faculty, industry connect.
- Is it a full time course, what are the timings?
- Yes it is a full time course. It is 9 am to 2 pm. from Monday - Saturday. Timings will be flexible given Covid.
- Are 4 weeks enough for bartending?
- Yes, we have seen students successfully join bars after 4 weeks. Our aim is for a candidate to start their career early, start earning early and fulfill their dreams sooner. 4 weeks of full focus is all we need.
- Is placement provided by the bartending institute?
- Yes, we provide placement assistance till our students find a job. So far it has been a 100% placement.
- Can I work along with the bartending course?
- Yes, if you have an part-time evening job. Otherwise best to focus on the course and start earning then.
- Can I get a job on cruise lines after doing a course in mixology?
- This course will help you get a job in top hotels and restaurants and that is a pre requisite to get a job in cruise liners. "बार प्रो" graduate will have to work on their English to get placed in five star establishments to be eligible.
- Is molecular mixology a part of the syllabus?
- No we do not include this as the trend is over.
- Is it an advanced bartending course that is conducted in Mumbai?
- We have included modules like syrup making, in house bitters, ice blocks, shrubs, oleo saccharums, clarificatio etc. which are part of the next stage of bartending.
- Does this course including modern bartending techniques?
- Yes we try to keep up with the trends and give you an insight of modern bartending via our faculty who are industry practitioners.
- Does the course fee include uniform?
- It includes an Apron only.
- Does the course include flair bartending and fire flair?
- We include basic work flair in the module.
- Do we get paid at events we do during the course?
- We do not send students to events or bar assignments.
- Is going for events compulsory during the course?
- we do not send our students to events
- Can hotel management graduates take this course?
- Yes many of our students are hotel management students and graduated from renowned schools including IHM Mumbai, Le Cordon Bleu, ITM, Rizvi, NMIMS etc. We have a part time bartending course for current hotel management students and run it if there are enough registrations.
- What is the eligibility criteria to join the course?
- 12th pass and Fluency in English is mandatory for the bartending course. "बार प्रो" candidate should be able to read and write English.
- What kind of jobs can one get after bartending?
- we aim for the best hotels and bars for our students and the salary typically ranges between 12-18000 per month exclusive of tips/service charges.
- What is the starting salary after the bartending course?
- Starting salary in good hotels are in the range of 12-18000 rs per month. "बार प्रो" candidates may start lower and 12th pass alumnus may have to start of with internships.
- Is this a bartending diploma or certificate course?
- Well each institute calls their courses differently. Diploma or Certificate in bartending does not matter, what you should consider is the faculty , the course content, the industry connect and feedback. This is what helps you get a job. We issue the "Bar Pro" or the"बार प्रो" certificate.
- I was looking for a cheap bartending course in Mumbai, you are expensive !
- You only do a bartending course once, so don't compromise on the quality of education for saving some money as this is the foundation of your bartending career. We have delivered quality education to bartenders from top hotels and the feedback we have received is the testimony to the Indian bartender's confidence in our academy and our students. We look forward to having you onboard with us and elevate you to The Happy High alumni.
- Is bartending career good for women? Are girls safe in hospitality industry?
- Lady bartenders in India are in demand as not many ladies take it up thinking it is not safe. Top Hotels and bars make every effort to ensure the working environment is safe for ladies; that includes strict policies on sexual misconduct, home drop for women post 10 pm etc. Do your research and you will be surprised to see so many successful examples out there.