HRM 180 - Wine and Bar Service

1 credit hour - 15 hours of lecture.
Designed for professional food and beverage servers and managers. Class reviews current legal regulations affecting beverage service, range of distilled spirits, varieties of wine and beer, as well as glassware and tool selection. Methods for increasing beverage sales within the operation are discussed. State-required alcohol awareness test is included. Minimum age: 21. Selected tastings will be conducted in class. Lab fee $40.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of alcohol use in the United States.
Identify appropriate bar glassware and equipment for proper service.
Identify fermented and distilled beverages.
Demonstrate understanding of wine production processes.
Develop a commercial marketing plan for wine and spirit sales.
Complete a state recognised alcohol awareness test with a passing score.

Core Competencies
Core 1 Communication Core 4 Personal Wellness Core 5 Self Management Core 8 Social and Civic Responsibility