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Ready to Work? A TAM Card Helps You Stand Out from the Crowd

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Finding a great job in the Las Vegas hospitality scene can feel tough right now. The job market is tight and there are a lot of people applying for the same roles. We know how hard you are working to find the right fit. Our goal is to make your journey easier and help you get hired as fast as possible as a server, bartender, security professional, or any other job where a TAM Card is mandatory.

One of the best ways to beat the competition is to show employers you are ready to start today. In Southern Nevada, you must have a TAM Card to sell or serve alcohol.

Many people wait until they get a job offer to start their alcohol awareness training, but you don’t have to wait! By finishing your alcohol awareness training and getting your TAM Card now, you show managers that you already are in compliance with the law and ready to get to work as soon as you are hired.

Depending on your role, you may also need a Food Handler Card or Sheriff/Work Card. Visit our website to learn more.

Don’t let a missing card stand between you and your next paycheck. Having your TAM Card in hand before you even apply helps your resume move to the top of the pile. It tells owners and managers that you are a serious candidate who understands the requirements of the job. If you want more help getting ready for your next big opportunity, click here to read our tips for making a great impression at your next job interview.

As you begin your job search visit our website to register for your training and get your TAM Card!

Dive in: Your TAM Card is Crucial for a Job at the Pool

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The desert heat is cranking up, which means pool season is officially here. If you’re eyeing a spot behind the bar at a resort pool or aiming to join a poolside cocktail crew, you already know the competition is fierce. Thousands of applicants are vying for those shifts under the sun. To stand out, you need to be work-ready on day one. Since alcohol awareness training is a legal requirement in Southern Nevada, having your TAM Card tells hiring managers you’re prepared to get to work. For bartenders and cocktail servers, a TAM Card is definitely more like a “driver’s license” than a “nice-to-have” accessory. It’s the baseline for employment, not an optional add-on.

Alcohol awareness training helps keep everyone safe and keeps you on the right side of the law. Whether you are working on a busy casino floor, in a high-end restaurant, or at a sunny pool deck, this course gives you the tools you need to do your job well.

What You Will Learn:

  • Checking IDs: Learn to check guest IDs quickly and accurately.
  • Spotting Fake IDs: Spot “red flags” that show if an ID has been changed or faked.
  • Stopping Underage Sales: Ensure alcohol doesn’t end up in the hands of a minor.
  • Spotting Drunk Customers: Spot signs of intoxication before a situation gets out of control.
  • Refusing Service Safely: Learn how to say “no” to a sale while staying professional and safe.
  • Nevada Laws: Learn the laws for alcohol and tobacco sales.

Want to learn more about serving poolside? Check out our blog post on five ideas for serving at popular Vegas pool parties for more tips.

Showing up to an interview already holding your TAM Card sets you apart. It shows employers that you are trained the right way and ready to get to work. By getting your TAM certification now, you remove a major hurdle for your future employer and position yourself as a top-tier candidate.

Visit our website today to register for your training and get one step closer to your dream summer job!

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.

Alcohol and Energy Drinks – A Dangerous Cocktail

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We have all heard the sayings about popular “alcopops.” They are like a binge in a can, are marketed to teens, and worse. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration declared alcoholic energy drinks to be a public health concern and concluded that caffeine added to malt alcoholic beverages was an unsafe food additive (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). However, that doesn’t stop bartenders and consumers alike from mixing up their own alcohol and energy drink cocktails for a quick pick-me-up. Unfortunately, research has found that users who mix alcohol and energy drinks are three times more likely to binge drink than users who do not mix alcohol and energy drinks (CDC). For even more information on the dangers of mixing alcohol and energy drinks, check out the following video from Discovery News.

This should serve as a reminder for all hospitality professionals to serve responsibly, monitor your patrons carefully, and be extra vigilant if you are serving beverages mixed with energy drinks or highly caffeinated beverages (ex. Vodka and Red Bull).

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