Tag: alcohol awareness training

Make Alcohol Awareness Month Count: Why Your TAM Card Training Matters

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Every day, almost 40 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 50 minutes (NHTSA). As a TAM Card® holder, you can do your part to help reduce that number. You have the skills to promote safe beverage service and reduce the chances that someone will be over served and get behind the wheel.

At TAM® of Nevada, we like to promote responsible service year-round. Spread the message that April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and this is a great opportunity to further reflect on safe service choices and showcase your training.

This month we encourage you to visit our website or our office to renew or obtain your official TAM Card. Our alcohol awareness course is available online 24/7, and our friendly staff is in the office six days a week to issue TAM Cards. Additional events in April include:

  • Final exams are offered at our Las Vegas office and several other locations across Nevada. View our exam schedule to find the option that works best for you.
  • In-person class is offered in our Las Vegas office every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to email or text us to reserve your spot in one of our classes.

How will you promote safe choices this April?

Opening a Restaurant in Las Vegas? Alcohol Awareness Training is Required

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Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas is exciting and fast-paced. Between the usual checklist items such as build-outs, menus, vendors, and hiring, it’s easy to overlook one critical requirement that can delay your opening or put your license at risk: Mandatory alcohol awareness training and TAM Cards® for your entire staff.

Here’s what every new restaurant owner in Las Vegas should know:

Alcohol awareness training is required by the state of Nevada for all employees who sell or serve alcohol. This includes:

  • Bartenders
  • Servers
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Anyone else involved in alcohol sales and service such as security guards and delivery drivers

Alcohol awareness training ensures your staff knows how to:

  • Check IDs correctly
  • Prevent service to minors and intoxicated guests
  • Handle difficult alcohol-related situations
  • Help protect your business from fines and citations

Without properly trained staff, your restaurant could face safety issues or costly fines. This is the last thing you want to worry about when you’re just opening your doors to welcome new customers.

Timing Is Everything With your Grand Opening

When you’re gearing up for opening day, the last thing you want is:

  • Employees scrambling to find individual alcohol awareness classes
  • Inconsistent training across your team
  • Issues scheduling staff because their training isn’t complete

That’s why it’s smart to handle alcohol awareness training early and all at once.

On-Site Training: One Team, One Class, Zero Hassle

To make things easy for new restaurants, TAM of Nevada can come directly to your location and train your entire staff on-site.

Benefits of on-site training include:

  • Training your whole team together, at the same time.
  • Less downtime and fewer scheduling headaches.
  • Assure that your staff is fully compliant and trained on the Techniques of Alcohol Management – the first choice for business owners across Nevada.

We offer this option for busy restaurant owners who need things done right the first time.

Set Your Restaurant Up for a Strong Start

We all know that Las Vegas is a competitive market, and first impressions matter. Proper TAM Card training doesn’t just check a legal box, it also helps protect your business, your liquor license, and your reputation from day one.

If your restaurant is opening soon, now is the perfect time to schedule training and cross one major requirement off your list.

Reach out today at [email protected] or 702-545-6664 to schedule an onsite class and get your team ready for opening day.

Promote Alcohol Awareness This April

Published on by TAM of NevadaLeave a comment

Every day, almost 40 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 50 minutes (NHTSA). As a TAM Card® holder, you can do your part to help reduce that number. You have the skills to promote safe beverage service and reduce the chances that someone will be over served and get behind the wheel.

At TAM® of Nevada, we like to promote responsible service year-round. Spread the message that April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and this is a great opportunity to further reflect on safe service choices and showcase your training.

This month we encourage you to visit our website or our office to renew or obtain your official TAM Card. Our alcohol awareness course is available online 24/7, and our friendly staff is in the office six days a week to issue TAM Cards. Additional events in April include:

  • Final exams are offered at our Las Vegas office and several other locations across Nevada. View our exam schedule to find the option that works best for you.
  • Alcohol awareness class and final exams for online students will be available in Mesquite at the Virgin River Hotel Casino on Wednesday, April 16th. This event is repeated the third Wednesday of every month.
  • In-person class is offered in our Las Vegas office every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to email or text us to reserve your spot in one of our classes.

How will you promote safe choices this April?

The Official TAM Card – New Look, Same Great Training

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January is a chance for new beginnings, new resolutions, and a new TAM Card®! Beginning in January 2025 you’ll see a fresh new design of the official TAM Card.

While there are several authorized providers of alcohol awareness training in Nevada, TAM of Nevada is the only authorized provider of official TAM Cards and the #1 choice for hospitality employers in Las Vegas. Be wary of any company other than TAM® of Nevada that promises to sell you an official TAM Card. Working with a fake TAM Card can land you, and your employer, in serious trouble. It is easy to check to make sure you’ve received a legitimate card and training program. When getting your new TAM Card, look for each of the following characteristics which can be found on every card:

  1. TAM Card® name and registered trademark. Your card should have ‘TAM Card®’ written across the top in the purple text with the registered trademark symbol.
  2. TAM® of Nevada name and registered trademark printed vertically on the left side of the card.
  3. Official TAM logo. Look to the bottom left corner of your card and make sure you see the TAM logo at the bottom of the purple box. You should also see a light purple watermarked logo in the background of the card, behind your photo.
  4. Unique TAM Card Number. On the front of your card, you should see a chain of numbers which begin after the letters OE. A different number is issued to each TAM Card holder, and is unique to you.
  5. Signature on back of card. The back of your card should have the official TAM® logo along with a pre-printed signature.

If you are concerned that your current card may be invalid, or if you’d like to register for an official TAM alcohol awareness course, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or 702-545-6664. Remember, alcohol education is mandatory for almost all service professionals in Southern Nevada, and you can learn more about the differences between a TAM Card and other alcohol awareness cards by visiting our website.