| We will answer all your questions while you find
out how our hands-on bartending classes turn .you.
into a. fast effective bartender. When
you enroll at `Cocktails and Dreams School, you're .not
.just a .number
but you become a member of the ‘Cocktails and Dreams’
family. Like us if you also think that one should have the |
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| • choice to select what best suits their
needs |
| • emphasis on practice is essential |
| • experienced and up to date trainers
should be there |
| • employment opportunities
and job recruitment facility should be available |
• the course fees should be flexible
and economical
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| • training should be more personalized
and tailored |
| • course timings should be convenient |
| • the courses should be modularized, giving
a more flexible and enjoyable learning |
| ..experience along
with best facilities and much more |
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| We .assure you that
your search ends here because we surely have it all that you may
have imagined .and it’s already
been created for ‘you’- our dear prospective student
of ‘Cocktails and Dreams’. |
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| FAQ’S |
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| Q: What do I learn at Cocktails & Dreams? |
A: Our .training .consists
.of .precise
.subject .understanding
each day along with hands on
.....training.
.We ..don’t
..want ..you
.to ..learn
.bartend .sitting
..behind ..a
..desk. ..Under
..the
.....qualified
.instructors .supervision
.all .our .students.
learn .and prepare each recipe. You
.....will
.be .introduced
.to .over .250
.cocktail .recipes
.and .the .techniques
to prepare them.
.....Every
.aspect .of
.the .beverage
.service .industry
.are .covered
.in .our .course
.including
.....customer
.service, product knowledge and service,
flair bartending, interacting with wait
.....staff
and current trends and much more.
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| Q: After I graduate, how long does it take to
get a bartending job? |
A: Job .placement .assistance
.commences .the
.day .you join.
Some of our students begin
. .
.lining .up
.jobs .while
.they .are .still
.in .the .class.
.We .persuade
.and .give .you
.ample
.
. .knowledge
and confidence that you would be motivated to take up a job instantly.
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| Q: Can I use your job placement assistance more
than once? |
A: We welcome our graduates to use
the job placement assistance service as often as
.
. .needed. If
you aren't satisfied with your present job you can always use
the job
. .
.placement assistance service to find
a better one. |
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| Q: Can I use the schools facilities once I graduate? |
A: Yes certainly as a graduate of `Cocktails
and Dreams’ you will have full access to our
.
. .facilities
as long as you want to be a bartender. Graduates can always retake
classes,
. .
.stop in and practice, use the job placement
assistance service, or re-attend the entire
.
. .program free
of charge
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| Q: Do you use real liquor? |
A: No, we use colored liquids that resemble the
exact color and consistency of the
.
. .Ingredients
being used.
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| Q: How do you know the drinks are made properly
if you don't use real liquor? |
A: The ingredients in all recipes are carefully
measured to ensure consistency, just like a
.
. .real bar.
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| Q: How many drinks will I learn? |
A: Upon completing the course, students
will know 300 drinks. While some schools
.
. .claim this
amount is unnecessary, we feel that it provides bartenders with
a vast
. .
.amount of recipes at their disposal,
which will enable them to work practically
.
. .anywhere
with ease. We offer a full Mixology program, we teach both the
trendy
. .
.drinks that are needed to work in the
hottest clubs, and the classic cocktails that are
.
. .needed to
work in the most reputable restaurants and hotels. Just ask yourself
this
. .
.question: Would you be more comfortable
beginning your bartending career knowing
.
. .100-150 drinks
or 300 drinks and be able to work anywhere.
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| Q: How do I remember all the drinks? |
A: Our techniques of teaching is
designed to make learning recipes simple and
.
. .fun. Also
our study manual is designed to remember recipes quick and easy.
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| Q: How much does a bartender make? |
| A: There is a wide range in salaries in the bartending
field. You may get an hourly rate or |
| .....it
could be standard "shift pay". When you begin your bartending
career, you should |
| .....expect
to make anywhere between 5000 to 7500 per month. As time passes
and you |
| .....gain
experience, expect to make more. Much more. Beware of those who
promise |
| ....."big
bucks" when you begin bartending. |
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| Q: Will I have to renew my certification? |
| A: No. Once the certification has
been issued, it is good for as long as you wish to pursue .
. . .bartending. |
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| Q: What is the percentage of students
who get jobs? |
| A: 100%, if you want to work, you
will be working. You are not limited to only one job; |
| .....our
job placement services are unlimited. |
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| Q. Where are the Cocktails &
Dreams Bar Schools? |
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.Cocktails & Dreams - MUMBAI |
| . .
.Flat no 5, Shiv Shakti Building, 4th
Road Corner, Khar West, Mumbai – 52 |
| . .
.022 2646 5557, +91 98191 83987 |
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.Cocktails & Dreams- NEW DELHI |
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.33 B, 5/9, Basement, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, |
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.Near MLA Office, New Delhi - 110070. |
| Tel: 011 41069600. |
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| Q. Is the course enjoyable? |
| A. Our Testimonials speak for themselves;
our philosophy from the start of the course is .
. . .
Objective No1. Enjoy the course, and the learning will become
so much easier. . .
. . .
. .
. ..
.Bartending is a fun career; our courses
are formal when they need to be. |
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| Q. Are there examinations? |
| A. There are various practical and
written examinations (instructor support is given for .
. . .
....students
with learning difficulties); Free-pouring accuracy tests are also
available. We . .
.
..also monitor all students’
progress throughout the course on all practical and .
. ....theoretical
modules. |
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| Testimonials |
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Santosh Dasari –
July 2006
As a graduate of ‘ Cocktails and Dreams’ today I am
confident about my product knowledge, skills, professional etiquette
& alcohol awareness which helps me in effectively and responsibly
meet the demands of the thriving industry.
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David Solomon – September
2006
"I .would .like
.to .take .the
.time .to .sincerely
.thank .you
.for .the .services.
I .received .while
attending .the .‘Cocktails
.and .Dreams”
.the .school
.of .bar and
beverage operations in December .of .2007.
.Your .expertise
.is unparalleled and your patience was
infinite. I knew very little of the bartending field when I began
attending your class and left feeling confident and .knowledgeable.
.I .am .certain.
that. your .skill
.as a teacher was a significant enabling
factor. .I .very
.much .enjoyed.
the .ease .with
.which .you
.interacted.
with your students and appreciated..
the ..experience ..that
..you ..brought
..to ..the
..classroom...
I ..would ..certainly
recommend .anyone I know who would be
interested in entering the bartending profession to attend your
class. Again, thank you for both your enthusiasm and knowledge."
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Ajay Srivastava –
May 2007
"I recently .graduated .from
‘Cocktails and Dreams’ – Mumbai .and
I am writing this to state that I was very pleased with the course.
I learned things that .most bartenders
around don't have a clue about, and that's thanks to all our teachers.
I can truly say that I will never forget all of you, and I thank
you all for the experience."
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Pratik Vyas – May
2005
"I .would .like.
to take .an .opportunity
.to .express.
a few words of admiration, adoration and respect. .I
.have .just
.recently .completed
.the .Bartender's
..comprehensive
.course .at
.the ‘Cocktails .and.
Dreams’ where I was instructed by Vijay Rawat, Kishore Thapar,
Siddhesh and .Pranav. .May
.I .say, .that
.without .a
.doubt, .that
.all ..of
.you ..are
.absolutely .the.
most informative, .highly .knowledgeable,
.kindest, .sincerest,
..and ..best
..teachers.
I .have .ever
encountered.. And, .believe
.me .that .say
.a .whole lot
because I've consumed many, many years.
in classrooms with instructors! All the instructors at ‘Cocktails
and Dreams’ deserve a .lot .for
.their .devotion.
to .preparing prospective bartenders
for their trade. Thank you very much."
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Deepak Mishrikoti –
February 2006
"Thanks .so .much
.for .all .the
.experience.
that .I .received.
at .the ‘Cocktails .and
.Dreams’ School. All of you are
wonderful instructors. The confidence you have given me will help
me exceed .my own expectations of my
abilities as a bartender. You all are great people. Hope to see
everyone in the future. And again, thank you for the great experience."
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Topson Pires – September
2005
I .had .a .great
.experience .while
.I also had fun and I learned immensely
at `Cocktails and Dreams’ – Mumbai. .The
.practical .work
.was .very .good
.& the theory was well presented.
Overall I can say that it was fun, informative and the trainers
are excellent.
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Sushant Mane – January
2006
I .never .thought
.I .could .pick
.it .all .up
.so fast. I'm so proud of myself .It
has been the best learning experience of my life.
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Nikhil Naik – January
2007
My .course at the ‘Cocktails and
Dreams’ Mumbai was exactly what I needed to get a job in
the industry. This course sets you up really well. I have learnt
a lot in a friendly environment. Thank you!!
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Omkar Watwe – September
2005
I .had .an .awesome
.time .while
.completing .my
.course .at.
the. ‘Cocktails .and.
Dreams’- Mumbai. The presenters are great, fun and very
helpful.
It .was .great
..to. learn
..from ..someone
.with .exceptionally
.high .level
.of .experience
.and knowledge. Thanks a ton to all the
team of through professionals at the school.
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Hardik Patel – May
2005
I .would .highly.
recommend .the .course.
because. of .the
.good .skills
.anyone is bound to develop .at
.the .end .of
.the .course.
.Thank .you
.so .much, .I
.owe .my success
today to my teachers at ‘Cocktails and Dreams’ –
Mumbai.
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Vinita Pinto – August
2005
I .can .go.
on .and .on
about this big family... the best bartending academy in the bartending
circuit .with .the.
best .bartenders .to
.teach .and
.it .is ..undoubtedly
..the ..most
.recognised bartending academy ... .with
.no bartending experience i decided to
make a career change. A .friend .of
.mine .told.
me .about .cocktails
and dreams. i joined, had a great time learning and .learnt
.everything .it.
takes .to. be.a
.great .bartender
n thanks to the course i did i got a great .job
.toooooooo. .Cocktails
.and ..dreams
..has ..come
.a .long .way
.and .m sure
.this success .is
.never .ending.
‘Cocktails .& Dreams’
was the best career decision i took and it took.
me .a. looooooooong
.way .... i
.got .all .the
.support, .help
n counseling i needed from them.. It.
was .a great learning experience for
me. I am proud to ever have been associated with ‘Cocktails
& Dreams’ d. way to go guys!!!
PS: Thank you Mr. Vijaypal Rawat, Mr. Kishore Thapar and Mr. Siddesh
Dhamnaskar all the very best!!!!!
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