Bartending Academy in Ghatkopar, Mumbai by The Happy High
Features of our Bartending Institute ?
- Simulation learning with Bar design and infrastructure like a professional bar
- A day long Certificate Wine program Wine 101 worth Rs 5500 + GST included in the bartending course.
- 4 weeks full time course, high intensity
- 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.
- 100% Placement assistance
- Lastly save time on travel as we are the 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.
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. It is a good time for the recent hotel management graduates to strengthen their resume and be ready when the hotel industry is back on its feet to hire.
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:
Next batch starts 15th February 2021 - admissions open
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. Skill/experience based exception can be made.
Course Duration and format:
4 weeks of Bar Pro bartending course
We run classes 6 days a week for 3-5 hrs each day and hence it is a fast tracked course to help students start working faster and gain valuable experiences early on.
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Spirits, Wine
- Beers, Meads, Ciders
- Classic Cocktails
-Tea, Coffee, Water
- Syrups, Bitters, Ice, Shrubs, Zero Proof
- Bar set-up, opening & closing
- Bar Costing, Menu Planning
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 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 ( Instalment options available, 2000 Rs fee will be be applicable)
(Includes Barkit/Apron/Industry Visits and a bright career)
Admission:
Counselling and admissions have begun
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 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, they will be our brand ambassadors. Given that the hospitality industry is facing tough times due to the pandemic, placements may be delayed but we will try to find you one till you get one.
- Simulation learning with Bar design and infrastructure like a professional bar
- A day long Certificate Wine program Wine 101 worth Rs 5500 + GST included in the bartending course.
- 4 weeks full time course, high intensity
- 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.
- 100% Placement assistance
- Lastly save time on travel as we are the 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.
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. It is a good time for the recent hotel management graduates to strengthen their resume and be ready when the hotel industry is back on its feet to hire.
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:
Next batch starts 15th February 2021 - admissions open
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. Skill/experience based exception can be made.
Course Duration and format:
4 weeks of Bar Pro bartending course
We run classes 6 days a week for 3-5 hrs each day and hence it is a fast tracked course to help students start working faster and gain valuable experiences early on.
- A Mix of theory and practical
- Spirits, Wine
- Beers, Meads, Ciders
- Classic Cocktails
-Tea, Coffee, Water
- Syrups, Bitters, Ice, Shrubs, Zero Proof
- Bar set-up, opening & closing
- Bar Costing, Menu Planning
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 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 ( Instalment options available, 2000 Rs fee will be be applicable)
(Includes Barkit/Apron/Industry Visits and a bright career)
Admission:
Counselling and admissions have begun
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 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, they will be our brand ambassadors. Given that the hospitality industry is facing tough times due to the pandemic, placements may be delayed but we will try to find you one till you get one.
Aiming to be the best bartending institute in Mumbai offering courses that create confident bartenders!
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 Ummrao, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai. He holds a level 2 in wines from WSET London and the Maison certificate from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland.
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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Kiran Panchal has been moving and flipping for the last 9 years. He has been conducting flair bartending trainings online and for bartending institutes. When he is not "flairing", he is a social media marketeer and also runs a bar equipment business. Kiran will teach basics of work flair to our bartending students.
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Kiran Ganji brings in an experience of 8 years in hospitality. He has worked as a bartender at the AER, Four Seasons, Mumbai and Kitty Su at the Lalit, Mumbai. He was the Bar manager at the Runway Project in his last assignment. Kiran is a hospitality graduate and holds the Maison certificate from Ecole Hoteliere, Switzerland.
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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✌🏻"
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.
- Is placement provided by the bartending institute?
- Yes, we provide placement assistance till our students find a job.
- Is installment option possible for the bartending course fees?
- We have offers from time to time, please visit the institute and talk to us.
- 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.
- 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 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. We curtail things as costing of the course would go up otherwise.
- Does the course fee include uniform?
- It includes an Apron only.
- Does the course include flair bartending and fire flair?
- We include 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 but look to for bar back internship during the course.
- Can hotel management graduates take this course?
- Yes they can if they have graduated already. We have a part time bartending course for current hotel management students.
- What is the eligibility criteria to join the course?
- 12th pass and Fluency in English is mandatory for the bartending course.
- 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 12-16000 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.
- 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.
- 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.