Bartending Schools--Are They Worth It?

[cuaphi]

I've heard it's not worth it too. I think you're best off getting a job as a waitress at a cool place then being assertive. Ask the bartenders how to make everything, make sure the managers know you'd love to move behind the bar someday... then sit around and wait for an opening. I've seen some restaurants even have a seniority system in place for moving up to the bar.