Accredited by the UK CPD Certification Service
For hotels, restaurants, bars & businesses

Training that pays for itself at the table.

Confident teams sell more wine, serve more responsibly and give guests the evening they came for. We train your staff on site, live on Zoom or online — built around your wine list, your menu and your guests.

Hotel team during wine service training
What we do for your team

Four ways we raise the standard.

Staff certification

Accredited wine, spirits, rum, bartending and service courses for every level of your team — from new servers to head sommelier.

Cayman Smart Serve™

Responsible alcohol service certification for bar and restaurant staff, online or in person. Also available for the Bahamas, USVI, Anguilla, Sint Maarten, Bermuda and Turks & Caicos.

Wine list consultancy

A list that suits your cuisine, your guests and your margins — with staff tasting notes and pairing guides your team can actually use.

Guest & corporate tastings

Hosted tasting experiences for your guests, clients or team — US$85 per person, minimum eight guests.

How it works

Simple to book. Built around your shifts.

Save 10% when you train five or more people. Every graduate receives an accredited AWS certificate with a number your managers can verify online.

1 · A short call

Tell us about your venue, your team and what you want to improve.

2 · A tailored proposal

The right courses, format and dates, with clear pricing in USD and KYD.

3 · Training

On site at your property, live on Zoom, or online self-study — or a mix.

4 · Certified team

Exams, certificates and a short report on your team’s results.

Guests at a hosted wine masterclass
Award-winning training

Hospitality Training Excellence 2026.

The Academy of Wine & Spirits won two LUXlife Hospitality Awards in 2026 — Best Luxury Beverage Education Provider and the Hospitality Training Excellence Award. Led by Christian Esser, Wine & Spirits Educator with more than 20 years in wine and hospitality.

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