Career Details

ServSafe Alcohol

Description

The ServSafe Alcohol program outlines effective responsible alcohol service practices for all front-of-the-house staff, including bartenders, waiters, hosts, busers, security and valets.

Certifying Organization

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate

Certifying Organization

Society of Wine Educators

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Automatic Merchandising Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Beer Judge Certification Program

Type

C - Specialty

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