Certification
ServSafe® Training in San Diego
Industry-standard responsible alcohol service certification. Since 1978 we have trained thousands of bartenders in the San Diego area.
About the Program
Why ServSafe® Alcohol?
Over the years, we have taught many responsible alcohol programs such as the TIPS Server Training Program and the Barcode program, but we feel the ServSafe Program by the National Restaurant Association is the best.
ServSafe Alcohol is a real-world preparation for any situation. Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers and your community.
That's why the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation developed the ServSafe Alcohol Program to raise the bar in responsible alcohol service training and certification — today's real-world training solution.
San Diego is where the American craft beer revolution took root — and its hospitality market reflects that heritage. Today, over 160 craft breweries and hundreds of bars, rooftop lounges, and beach clubs make San Diego one of the most exciting places in the country to be a bartender.
Why It Matters
Always the Right Decision
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Based on a Model of Success
ServSafe Alcohol implements the same approach ServSafe® pioneered for the industry's most recognized food safety training and certification — vital, practical, and current.
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Real-World Expertise
Developed with input from experts in the restaurant, legal, regulatory, academic, insurance, medical and law enforcement fields — covering every task front-of-house needs to know.
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Most Comprehensive Training
Includes the latest studies and science-based information, explores real-world situations, and makes it all engaging with the latest instructional design techniques.
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Today's Biggest Issues
Covers alcohol laws and responsibilities, evaluating intoxication levels, dealing with difficult situations, and checking identification.
San Diego — Bartending Career Outlook
Trained for America's Craft Beer Capital
San Diego is where the American craft beer revolution took root — and its hospitality market reflects that heritage. Today, over 160 craft breweries and hundreds of bars, rooftop lounges, and beach clubs make San Diego one of the most exciting places in the country to be a bartender.
Our program goes deep on craft beer knowledge (essential in this market), while also covering the full cocktail spectrum needed for San Diego's diverse venues: from the upscale rooftop bars of the Gaslamp Quarter to the relaxed beach bars of Pacific Beach and the Navy-adjacent entertainment corridor of the East Village.
3,200+
Bars & Craft Breweries in San Diego County
160+
Craft Breweries — Most in Any US City
35M
Annual Tourists to San Diego
Serving San Diego & Surrounding Areas