Today’s bartending world is a fast paced, forever changing, trend setting career. And we at Elite know that a successful bartender needs to utilize the most current and up to date material available in today’s bartending world.
That is why our knowledgeable up to date staff stays current on today’s best techniques, trends, and recipes. Elite will bring to you the very best learning experience in bartending education. At Elite we don’t just teach the history of bartending, we teach the art of bartending.
That is why at Elite we aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; we are simply making it better.
Meet Our Staff
Jason M.
Welcome my fellow futures mixologist, My name is Jason Montello and I have been the proud owner/ operator of the Corner Club Lounge in Woodland Hills, California, more than a decade. In addition to carrying the Leads Certification (Licensed Education on Alcohol and Drugs), TAM (Technique of Alcohol Management) training, TIPS (Training for Intervention Purposes) training, and STAR (Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers) training. I have taken 19 years of bartending management experience and ownership, and developed a new training program that will give my bartending school students an edge in making a solid career as a bartender. Bartending the big triangle all the way from Anchorage AK., through Las Vegas and finally parking my ass in California. I’ve bartended in just about every environment the bartending world has to offer, from the big night club seen through the corporate circuit, casinos and yes my pride and joy… THE DIVE BARS!!! My goal is to bring all this and much more to this ever so fun and tasty bartending program…. CHEERS!!!
Dan R.
Jerry’s Deli (Woodland Hills)
1997-1998
Server/ Bartender
Le Cannon / The Corner Club (Woodland Hills)
1998-present
Bartender
I have the best job in the world! With over 12 years of experience, I now enjoy being able to pass my knowledge down to others. This bartending school is both fun and exciting. Get ready….and hold on to your seats!!!
Mike Z.
Bartending School 96,
Still didn’t know shit.
Pier View (Malibu, CA), 96-00
Abuelita (Topanga, CA), 00-02 Bar Manager
The Wild
(WH, CA), 2002-2005
The City (Cancun, Mexico),
Spring Break 05 VIP Services
The Doll House (Miami, FL), 05, VIP Services
Malibu Inn
(Malibu, CA), 06-09
Corner Club (Woodland Hills, CA),
09-present.
Bartender
12 years ClubPromotions & Music Promotions.
I love teaching the things I have been taught over the years…good and bad. This job has a lot to offer and I have been able to enjoy most of it…that I can remember! NOW, I know some shit!
Tanya.
09 Elite Bartending Student
09 Corner Club Intern
09-current Elite Bartending & Corner Club Manager
In 2009, I came across an advertisement for Elite Bartending Institute and decided to attend…I thought, hey, learn bartending, make back my tuition and more, AND gain experience!! Why not?! I had so much fun learning at Elite and training at the Corner Club that I just couldn’t let it end, so in December of 2009 I became an employee. I make sure each of our students and interns is getting what they need from our program from start to finish. I love building relationships with our students and so proud to see them off into the world of bartending!!! If you’re ready to begin the most unique bartending school EVER (or have ANY questions about it), call me.
