Future Proof
is a bar training program built by renowned bartenders to provide foundational knowledge and techniques to excel as a hospitality professional.

What is Future Proof
There are many paths through the hospitality industry, so here, you’ll find the insights of celebrated trailblazers who actively shape bar programs around the world today.
Why Future Proof
- Certified by FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Supported by Bacardi U.S.A, a part of family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world
- Built in collaboration with award winning bar operators
- Foundational and functional bar skills built to be FUTURE PROOF
Meet Your Creators of Future Proof

Claire Sprouse
Sustainability Advocate
...has worked vigorously to address the industry’s influence on climate change, with a focus on educating and consulting on sustainable practices...

Claire Sprouse
Sustainability Advocate

Jim Meehan
Cocktail Philosopher
...passion for service, quest for further knowledge, belief in the transformative power of hospitality, and commitment to mentor the industry’s next generation...

Jim Meehan
Cocktail Philosopher

Steve Schneider
Global Bar Operator
...worked tirelessly on the front lines of the cocktail renaissance to achieve a level of success seldom seen..

Steve Schneider
Global Bar Operator
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