Bar setup (mise-en-place)
Set up inventory, display beverages attractively, maintain serving-area cleanliness.
Programme 10 of 11 · Hospitality
Bartender & Waiter
A four-month, full-time programme in Bucharest leading to an EQF Level 3 occupational qualification. Graduates are placed in a hotel, restaurant, bar or events venue within thirty days, under a regulated Romanian employment contract.
- Duration
- 4 months · full-time
- Qualification
- EQF Level 3 · NQF Level 3
- COR code
- 513201
- Sector
- Tourism & Hospitality
Next intake
March 2026
28 places · 14 confirmed
Occupation overview
The bartender runs the bar — front of house and behind the counter.
From guest interaction and cocktail preparation to stock management, billing and shift handover — the bartender owns every operation within the bar. We train you in all four.
- Mise-en-place & service area. Set up bar inventory, display beverages attractively in the cabinet, and maintain serving area cleanliness throughout the shift.
- Guest reception. Welcome guests, identify their needs, present the bar offering, make recommendations and take orders professionally.
- Beverage preparation. Prepare cocktails, hot and cold beverages, natural juices, and serve ready-made snacks and appetizers.
- Closing the shift. Manage stock replenishment, use bar management software, issue bills and fiscal documents, close the shift with daily reports.
Special requirement. A medical fitness certificate is required before training begins. Professional attire, punctuality and courtesy are mandatory throughout the programme.
The syllabus
Six modules. Every shift,
start to finish.
Training is built around the six core activities of a working bartender. Each module combines classroom instruction with supervised time on a working bar in our Bucharest atelier.
Guest reception
Welcome guests, identify needs, present the bar menu, make recommendations and take orders.
Beverage preparation
Prepare cocktails, hot and cold drinks, natural juices, and serve ready-made snacks.
Stock & supply management
Check stock levels, replenish the bar, apply the FIFO method for storage rotation.
Billing & administration
Issue bills and fiscal documents, use POS software, close the shift with daily reports.
Team & shift handover
Collaborate cross-departmentally, hand over shifts, report and resolve guest complaints.
Professional competencies
Six core competencies,
assessed against the national standard.
Health & Safety (OHS)
Applies occupational health and safety norms, fire prevention and emergency procedures.
Hygiene & Food Safety
Applies sanitary-veterinary regulations and food safety standards on the working bar.
Environmental Protection
Manages waste streams and applies environmental protection standards in the workplace.
Consumer Psychology
Applies consumer psychology and professional behaviour norms when serving guests.
Communication & Teamwork
Professional communication, hierarchy respect, and constructive complaint handling.
Bar Technique
Organises the bar, receives guests, and prepares and serves the full beverage range.
Equipment & tools
You will train on the equipment
you will work with.
The Schola atelier in Bucharest is fitted to commercial standard. Every module is taught on the same equipment you will find on your first day of work.
Bar appliances
- Espresso machines and coffee grinders
- Ice machines and ice crushers
- Blenders and cocktail mixers
- Juicers for fresh natural beverages
- Refrigeration units and bottle coolers
Bar inventory
- Cocktail shakers and mixing glasses
- Wine coolers (frapières) and decanters
- Assorted glassware (martini, highball, shot)
- Bar spoons, strainers and muddlers
- Jiggers, pourers and cutting boards
Management systems
- POS systems and cash registers
- Bar management software
- Fiscal receipt printers
- Bar lists and menu boards
- Stock tracking and FIFO forms
Official documents
Two documents
you carry for life.
Issued on completion of the programme. Both documents are recognised throughout Romania and the EU under Government Ordinance 129/2000.
01
Certificate of completion
Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity
& Ministry of Education
& Ministry of Education
Issued by
02
Authorization
Authorization Commission for Adult
Vocational Training Providers
Vocational Training Providers
Issued by
Why choose this career
A career as a bartender opens doors across Europe.
EU-recognised qualification
Your certificate is recognised nationally in Romania and across the EU at EQF Level 3.
High, stable demand
Hotels, restaurants, bars and events venues across Romania consistently report bartender shortages.
A creative craft
Mixology, service and guest experience — a profession that combines skill, taste, and human contact.
Apply
Ready to apply for the
March 2026 cohort?
Twenty-eight places. Fourteen confirmed. Applications close eight weeks before the cohort begins. Speak directly with the Admissions Office — no agent, no application fee.
Cohort 24 · Bartender & Waiter
- Application deadline15 January 2026
- Programme begins09 March 2026
- Programme ends10 July 2026
- First placementWithin the published cohort window
- Total seats28 candidates
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