Beverage Specialist

About this course

The highly practical and hands-on course - delivered from the LH Academy training centre new Amsterdam - aims to develop students' service mindset and increase confidence and expertise in the different styles and techniques of producing the perfect drink for guests. 

You will spend six days immersed in the world of cocktail training, sommelier skills and wine knowledge, and the art of making the ultimate cup of tea or coffee. 

Training takes place at locations designed to inspire learning for each module, for example, a winery for wine appreciation modules, and a stately home for tea and coffee skills. 

The course is run by our training partner, LH Academy. 

What you'll learn

• Bartending and mixology 
  • Role of the Beverage Specialist 
  • Bar Tools and Equipment 
  • Use of Cocktail Equipment 
  • History of the Cocktail and the Classics 
  • Read and Understand Recipes 
  • Pouring and Shaking Techniques 
  • Spirit Knowledge 
  • Tasting 
  • A Balanced Drink 
  • Creativity with Ingredients 
  • Create a Menu 
  • Speed Training 

• Wine appreciation 
  • Service and Wine Tasting 
  • Viniculture, Vinification and Climate 
  • Wines of France 
  • Wines of the World 
  • Food and Wine Pairing 
  • Labelling and Pronunciation 
  • Wine List Maintenance 
  • Wine Storage 
  • Specific Yacht Service 

 Upon successful completion of the training, you'll receive: 

• Luxury Hospitality Group certificate - Luxury Hospitality Beverage Specialist 
• GUEST IAMI certificate - Advanced Wine Appreciation, Module 2 
• GUEST IAMI certificate - Advanced Bartending and Mixology - Module 2 
• WSET certificate - Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits 
• Luxury Hospitality Group certificate - Latte Art and Specialist Teas 

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Course fee

EUR2875