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# Pernod Ricard USA Upgrades BarSmarts Program
- URL: https://bevnews.net/pernod-ricard-usa-upgrades-barsmarts-program/
- Published: 2022-08-31T06:31:50.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-31T06:31:50.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

**What:** The new **Pernod Ricard USA BarSmarts** program is aimed at current professional bartenders as well as those who want to upgrade the cocktail mixing skills. 

**Features:** For a $29 fee, registrants get:

- **A robust job board**, connecting prospective employers with qualified candidates
- **Diverse, best-in-class mixologists contributing to the platform** including Chanta Hunter, Haley Traub, Misty Kalkofen, Jane Danger and Jack Schramm
- **Exclusive access to thought leadership content** through a strategic partnership with the [Welcome Conference](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3633508-1&h=3660086641&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewelcomeconference.com%2F&a=Welcome+Conference&ref=bevnews.net), an annual hospitality event founded by acclaimed restaurateur, Will Guidara
- **A newly launched Spanish-language version** **of the program,** expanding access and support for Hispanic and Latinx communities

**Endorsement:** "All too often, bar education programs neglect to include the foundational materials necessary to build a strong, competent bar team," said **Misty Kalkofen**, Director of Education for [Another Round, Another Rally](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3633508-1&h=1912934923&u=https%3A%2F%2Fanotherroundanotherrally.org%2F&a=Another+Round%2C+Another+Rally&ref=bevnews.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding hospitality workers. "[BarSmart](www.barsmarts.com)s is a thorough resource that ensures the entire team starts with the same primary knowledge — and has an opportunity to evolve their skills — to provide the best guest experience possible from start to finish."