Behind Bars Akademia

Behind bars Akademia is a hospitality school for ex-inmates and individuals. We offer training & work placement for successful candidates.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Education
  • Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Currency ZAR
  • Founded May 2016
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website behindbarsakademia.com

Company Summary

BBA is a bartending school for ex-inmates and individuals willing to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.
We are offering pre-employment training and jobs for candidates taking our long term courses.
Based on 5 pillars which are Culture, Practice, WSET level 1, Community service and Life skills, we are aiming at educating responsible ambassadors and bartenders.
We also provide masterclasses open to the public or corporations.

Team

  • Stephanie Simbo
    CEO & Founder

    Stephanie Simbo AKA Polly is a mixologist to the core.
    She is the co-author of a cocktail's book, which is an incredible success in Europe called Gastronogeek 2: Le livre des potions and holder & accredited trainer of the WSET diploma.

Advisors

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