ABOUT
For three generations, the Sylvester family has been synonymous with hospitality and has dedicated that very same expertise to the ABC bartending Schools. They’ve built a legacy on providing exceptional Bar Training and Job Placement Assistance promising to elevate your skills and hire-ability.
• Founding and Early Years:
After serving in the Army and completing a tour in Vietnam, Tony embarked on a journey across the United States, working as a bartender in various locations from California, New York City and down to Florida. His experience included notable establishments such as the historic Ruben E. Lee Floating Restaurant in Newport Beach and Joseph’s Night Club in Fort Lauderdale. In 1977, Tony Sylvester established his first bartending school in Margate, Florida, which has since expanded to become one of the largest bartender training institutions in the country, with multiple locations nationwide.
• Growth and Expansion:
ABC Bartending Schools has expanded significantly since its inception, becoming one of the largest bartender training establishments in the United States, with locations across the country. ABC is a pillar in the hospitality industry for decades and has trained and placed thousands nationwide.
• Focus on Professional Training:
ABC Bartending Schools’ dedicated team of seasoned bartenders and educators has crafted and implemented a robust curriculum designed to meet the needs of all aspiring bartenders.Professional bartender training focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to excel in the bartending profession, encompassing mixology, beverage knowledge, customer service, and career advancement. It equips bartenders with the practical skills needed to manage orders, prepare drinks, and provide excellent customer service, as well as the theoretical knowledge of different spirits, wines, and beer. ABC offers professional training programs, including one-week, two-week, and three-week courses, covering all the techniques needed to become a professional bartender.
• ABC Bartending Schools’ Locations:
ABC Bartending Schools has locations in various major cities including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Los Angles, Dallas, Manhattan, Atlanta, Seattle, Las Vegas and more.
• Family History in Hospitality:
The Sylvester family has a rich legacy in the hospitality industry, beginning with Tony Sylvester Sr., who worked as a bartender at the Hansville Inn in 1964, and his brother Mickey Sylvester, who bartended at the Poncho Tavern in 1947. Tony Sylvester himself has bartended in various cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, and Fort Lauderdale’s intercoastal area, while his son AJ has also made his mark by bartending on Las Olas Boulevard on Fort Lauderdale’s beach.
