Importance of Alcohol Awareness Training

States require that staff handling liquor take a certified training course and pass a test that shows they are aware of the dangers, responsibilities and techniques of serving liquor to the public. This kind of education keeps the caterer and staff to be in compliance with state and local regulations and protects them and their clients from alcohol liability lawsuits.

Since caterers work in unique venues, some without walls, keeping control of guests’ alcohol consumption can be difficult. In a restaurant situation, it’s unlikely that an adult can get away with getting a drink for an underage person at their table. In a private home, where servers are unable to see or be everywhere during the event, it is much easier for an adult to get a drink for an underage guest.

Caterers generally are able to serve a host’s spirits without a liquor license, but it is unlawful for a caterer to sell liquor unless they are licensed by the state or municipality to do so. Whether the caterer is just serving the client’s spirits or if they are licensed and sell directly to the clients, the caterer and their staff assume the liability of serving spirits during the event. The caterer and their staff may be named in a lawsuit if a person who attended their party or event is involved in a violation or accident. Check with your state or municipality to learn of training courses available to your staff that will prepare them to understand the dos and don’ts of alcohol service. The training and test are also given online.

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