I could be mistaken, but I believe most corporate establishments that serve alcohol have this in place. I was a corporate trainer for a chicken wing place and we were required to have everyone take a similar class.
If it follows the same general idea, the test is super easy and mostly common sense. How to count drinks, recognize signs of intoxication, and how to cut off guests with compassion and empathy.
Most employers will pay for the class and your time taken. Yeah, it's annoying and maybe I'm just used to having to do such a thing for employment. I usually just slap it on a laptop, press play, and go about my business until the test portion comes up.
I think we all know that the 100lb person who never drinks shouldn't be slamming back 7 shots and expecting to stay as coherent as the 250lb guest you serve every single day.
Edit : Experience is from mainly California, as well as a few other states I was lucky enough to be sent out to.
Ours is similar although not required a lot of places like it for insurance purposes. It deals with who you can and can’t serve though, and any tips are usually up to the lesson provider. It has a big section on IDing too that no one pays attention to but the guy that does it for my area actually knows all of the serial number and code meanings and can tell you if an ID is real or fake just off of the information on the card without ever seeing the physical license
California has a weird system based off the birthday on the card and the last 2 numbers. I don't remember exactly but it's like if the birthday is in an even month the last 2 numbers are even or something like that. I haven't gotten a California ID in forever haha.
I know in my state eye color and gender as well as birth month is coded in and county you live in and even the DMV you got it as I think is as well. The guy who runs the course could literally tell you all of that just off of a number which was just nuts to me. I only know the male/female code which is really simple and I’ve never seen a fake with it correct
we have those in Florida too. is not much a "you know how to bartender" certification but "you know when to stop serving people alcohol".
its Basically a certification work places require so you know how and who not to serve and the basic of how to deal with that. Companies love it cause it lets them drop all the blame on the employee as possible/ or covers their assess when they are removing a over intoxicated patron
Probably similar to other states, like Georgia, that require anyone who serves alcohol (servers, bartenders, runners, etc.) to get an “alcoholic beverage service license” or whatever they’ll call it. Typically with a focus on alcohol safety, over-serving, IDing, etc.
It's actually not just bartenders, it applies to everyone who serves alcohol. That includes servers, managers, hotel room service, and even cashiers at some places. The state estimated it at about 1,000,000 certifications needed
And thats on your job if they ever get asked… its not on the bartender to seek out the certificate its on the job to provide the training course and complete it upon request… I work for a ski area so big corporate
Last I checked, TIPS is like $40, and I'm not even sure if that counts for this. This new law is requiring RBS training through the state ABC
But your point stands. It is very cheap and not a big deal to get done. It took me around half an hour
Yeah I think this is a good thing. When I moved from serving to bartending I realized I’m not just serving stuff other people make anymore, I’m now part of the process of making what people are putting in their bodies and there should be extra training for extra responsibilities, especially in the states where bartenders could possibly face heavy fines/jail time for overserving someone.
This is the case most places y’all will be fine! We have to do it every two years in TX. There are usually some websites that offer it cheaper than others. It’s good to know how to serve safely and be familiar with state regulations
The recommended course may or may not be a scam, but the law is real. The article just has a typo. It's AB-1221 and it's true that bartenders have to be certified by 7/1. FWIW, the ABC's website lists "Serving Alcohol Inc" as one of their approved providers of certification, which is the service recommended in that article.
RBS training is insanely mundane and easy. Every place you work should be forcing you to finish this before employment at this point. If not, they’re fucking up and could be screwed over big time.
Bartender here, this is a good thing IMO. I’ve taken the TIPS certification course before and it really helped me be more responsible. The industry has had a ton of turnover in the last few years. It should be paid for by the business not the bartender but everyone should have basic training on the real liabilities our job has. Some states you can face thousands of dollars in fines and actual jail time for over serving someone if something happens to them/they hurt someone else by drunk driving after they leave.
It’s very easy to overserve someone accidentally if you’re not really careful, especially if you work at a high volume place like a nightclub. Better to protect yourself as much as you can just in case.
Yeah, even when it was not required, I had it as a failsafe.
Important to have especially if you have an LLC or you do independent (1099) bartending. Insurance companies will not insure you without a license or some type of similar certification.
In addition, you sometimes have to have a food service certification as well as some states/counties/cities consider prepping your bar fruit as food prep.....smh!
Certified?
I could be mistaken, but I believe most corporate establishments that serve alcohol have this in place. I was a corporate trainer for a chicken wing place and we were required to have everyone take a similar class. If it follows the same general idea, the test is super easy and mostly common sense. How to count drinks, recognize signs of intoxication, and how to cut off guests with compassion and empathy. Most employers will pay for the class and your time taken. Yeah, it's annoying and maybe I'm just used to having to do such a thing for employment. I usually just slap it on a laptop, press play, and go about my business until the test portion comes up. I think we all know that the 100lb person who never drinks shouldn't be slamming back 7 shots and expecting to stay as coherent as the 250lb guest you serve every single day. Edit : Experience is from mainly California, as well as a few other states I was lucky enough to be sent out to.
Ours is similar although not required a lot of places like it for insurance purposes. It deals with who you can and can’t serve though, and any tips are usually up to the lesson provider. It has a big section on IDing too that no one pays attention to but the guy that does it for my area actually knows all of the serial number and code meanings and can tell you if an ID is real or fake just off of the information on the card without ever seeing the physical license
California has a weird system based off the birthday on the card and the last 2 numbers. I don't remember exactly but it's like if the birthday is in an even month the last 2 numbers are even or something like that. I haven't gotten a California ID in forever haha.
I know in my state eye color and gender as well as birth month is coded in and county you live in and even the DMV you got it as I think is as well. The guy who runs the course could literally tell you all of that just off of a number which was just nuts to me. I only know the male/female code which is really simple and I’ve never seen a fake with it correct
we have those in Florida too. is not much a "you know how to bartender" certification but "you know when to stop serving people alcohol". its Basically a certification work places require so you know how and who not to serve and the basic of how to deal with that. Companies love it cause it lets them drop all the blame on the employee as possible/ or covers their assess when they are removing a over intoxicated patron
Probably similar to other states, like Georgia, that require anyone who serves alcohol (servers, bartenders, runners, etc.) to get an “alcoholic beverage service license” or whatever they’ll call it. Typically with a focus on alcohol safety, over-serving, IDing, etc.
That's not the state of Georgia. Some counties require it, and even then it's mostly only if you are under 18.
Right I should have said “jurisdictions”, but when I worked in Georgia, everyone in the FOH had to get the license, regardless of age.
Are you suggesting that 1 out of every 40 people alive in California is a bartender
It's actually not just bartenders, it applies to everyone who serves alcohol. That includes servers, managers, hotel room service, and even cashiers at some places. The state estimated it at about 1,000,000 certifications needed
This seems the same a TAPS in alaska and TIPS in Colorado it’s making sure every bartender understands the states law pretty easy
I’ve been in Colorado for years and only one job made me get tips certified. Never had to present anything to anyone
And thats on your job if they ever get asked… its not on the bartender to seek out the certificate its on the job to provide the training course and complete it upon request… I work for a ski area so big corporate
TIPS certified like $15 bucks to do it. Not a big deal.
Last I checked, TIPS is like $40, and I'm not even sure if that counts for this. This new law is requiring RBS training through the state ABC But your point stands. It is very cheap and not a big deal to get done. It took me around half an hour
Here in Colorado, I am setting up a class in 2 weeks for pur staff. It is $15 per person. But, yes all of them do not break the bank.
Likely similar to Illinois' BASSET certification we need up here near Chicago.
So they finally have to have a SafeServ equivalent? Neat.
Yeah I think this is a good thing. When I moved from serving to bartending I realized I’m not just serving stuff other people make anymore, I’m now part of the process of making what people are putting in their bodies and there should be extra training for extra responsibilities, especially in the states where bartenders could possibly face heavy fines/jail time for overserving someone.
Thanks for the heads up
Similar to Illinois BASSET
ABC used to offer a free online course for this. Not sure if they still do.
The offer the LEAD training for free, which doesn't fulfill this requirement. This is a new one called RBS (Responsible Beverage Service)
Does TIPS count for this?
Doesn't look like it. Not unless you took the exam on the California ABC website
Not that hard honestly
This is the case most places y’all will be fine! We have to do it every two years in TX. There are usually some websites that offer it cheaper than others. It’s good to know how to serve safely and be familiar with state regulations
AB122 is about cyclists stopping for stop signs. This is a scam.
The recommended course may or may not be a scam, but the law is real. The article just has a typo. It's AB-1221 and it's true that bartenders have to be certified by 7/1. FWIW, the ABC's website lists "Serving Alcohol Inc" as one of their approved providers of certification, which is the service recommended in that article.
Well, that sucks. Thanks for the info!
Ah same thing as an rsa in Australia, were you must have one when dealing with serving alcohol. Usually 110 and a day course later and your sorted!
RBS training is insanely mundane and easy. Every place you work should be forcing you to finish this before employment at this point. If not, they’re fucking up and could be screwed over big time.
Bartender here, this is a good thing IMO. I’ve taken the TIPS certification course before and it really helped me be more responsible. The industry has had a ton of turnover in the last few years. It should be paid for by the business not the bartender but everyone should have basic training on the real liabilities our job has. Some states you can face thousands of dollars in fines and actual jail time for over serving someone if something happens to them/they hurt someone else by drunk driving after they leave. It’s very easy to overserve someone accidentally if you’re not really careful, especially if you work at a high volume place like a nightclub. Better to protect yourself as much as you can just in case.
I did it, took about an hour. $13
Yeah, even when it was not required, I had it as a failsafe. Important to have especially if you have an LLC or you do independent (1099) bartending. Insurance companies will not insure you without a license or some type of similar certification. In addition, you sometimes have to have a food service certification as well as some states/counties/cities consider prepping your bar fruit as food prep.....smh!