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Bartender and mixology training in Abidjan

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Shaker, creativity and showmanship: the bar is the liveliest stage in the hotel.

Bar & mixology training in Abidjan
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Spirits, classic cocktails and signature creations, bar management and responsible service. A hands-on course, led by working professionals, so you are ready from your very first job.

Why take this course in Abidjan?

Hotel bars, lounges, rooftops and restaurants: Abidjan’s nightlife offers plenty of opportunities for trained bartenders. Our bartending and mixology course teaches you the classic cocktails, how to create signature cocktails with local flavours and how to run a bar.

What you will be able to do

  • Welcome and advise guests at the bar
  • Prepare cocktails, hot drinks and alcohol-free drinks
  • Create signature cocktails
  • Manage bar stock and orders
  • Serve responsibly

The programme

  1. Product knowledgeSpirits, wines, beers and alcohol-free drinks.
  2. Setting up the barEquipment, station organisation and hygiene.
  3. Classic cocktailsThe main families and the reference recipes.
  4. Signature cocktailsCreating with local flavours: bissap, ginger, mango.
  5. Bar managementStock, inventories, costs and profitability.
  6. Responsible serviceWelcoming, advising, entertaining and prevention.

A typical day

  1. Mise en place: fruit, syrups and ice
  2. Preparing garnishes and the menu of the day
  3. After-work: service and advice
  4. The evening rush
  5. Inventory and closing the bar

Your career path

  1. After the courseBar back
  2. With experienceBartender
  3. NextHead bartender
  4. EventuallyBar manager

The qualities that count

People skillsCreativityDexterityPrecisionEnergy

Where can you work?

Hotel barsLounges and rooftopsRestaurantsEvents

Frequently asked questions about the bar & mixology course

Who is the “Bar & mixology” course in Abidjan for?

Level required: All levels. The course is open to candidates from Abidjan, from all over Côte d’Ivoire and from West African countries. Candidates under 18 enrol with the consent of a parent or guardian.

What jobs can I do after the “Bar & mixology” course?

After the course, you can start as a bar back, then move up to bartender, head bartender and bar manager. You can work in: hotel bars, lounges and rooftops, restaurants or events.

Does the “Bar & mixology” course lead to a certification?

Yes. It leads to a dual international certification (Côte d’Ivoire and Australia) and ends with a guaranteed 6-month internship in the finest hotels.

Where does the course take place?

At the EchoResta school, Angré Star 14, Cocody (Abidjan), Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Classes combine theory, practical workshops and on-the-job immersion, supervised by industry professionals.

How do I enrol in the “Bar & mixology” course?

Fill in the online enrolment form, then prepare your file: 2 recent passport photos, 1 copy of your ID document and 1 CV. You can also book an appointment or call us on +225 07 68 84 20 38.

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