CFBC HOSPITALITY CLASS EXHIBITS SHARP SKILLS IN BAR OPERATION COMPETITION AS PART OF FINAL EXAM PRACTICAL
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 11th December 2024 (CFBC): Final-year students in the Hospitality Course at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) demonstrated their exceptional skills and creativity during the annual Bar Operation Competition, held as part of their final exam practical for the course Bar Operation on Sunday, 1st December 2024, at the John Nathaniel Hospitality Centre on the college’s main campus.
The students have been diligently preparing throughout the two-year programme to ensure they are ready and well-equipped to thrive in the country’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sector.
The Bar Operation Competition and Final Exam Practical thoroughly evaluated the students’ practical knowledge and skills in bar operations. This event simulated real-world scenarios, allowing students to effectively apply their theoretical learning in a hands-on environment.
Fig. 1. L-R: Dominic Stevens, Kirde-jah Fahie, Angelique Matthew, Aaliyah Jeffery, Ezra Knight, Kaynoiya Hamilton, Jayden Bradshaw
Each student was assigned the task of creating and presenting an authentic cocktail to a panel of judges, which included experienced local bartenders and industry experts from Park Hyatt and Carambola. These judges provided meaningful feedback to help the students refine their skills, improve their creations and get a deeper understanding of the art of mixology.
Additionally, theatrical performances were a key element of the competition, with students using dances, songs, and skits to introduce the themes and names of their cocktails.
The judging criteria encompassed presentation, technical skills, taste, accuracy, and confidence, with a total score of 50 points.
At the end of the competition, Kirde-jah Fahie was declared the overall winner, excelling in both presentation and technical skills. Angelique Matthew received the award for most accurate, Kaynoiya Hamilton was recognised as the most confident, and Jeriecia Lucas was honoured for creating the best-tasting cocktail.
Fig. 2. Kirde-jah Fahie (Overall Winner)
Fig. 3. Angelique Matthew (Most Accurate Award)
Fig. 4. Kaynoiya Hamilton (Most Confident)
Fig. 5. Jeriecia Lucas (Best Tasting Cocktail)
Fig. 5. Ezra Knight (Vincy Strong Cocktail)
“I introduced the Bar Operation Competition to the CFBC so that students can put their learning into practice. This year’s the competition was keenly contested. A lot of work went into it. I was really impressed with the performance of the students. The competition is achieving its objectives, and we will continue to host it for the foreseeable future,” said Dominic Stevens, Lecturer for the Bar Operation Course.
The competition was a resounding success, showcasing the students’ impressive skills and creativity, and also highlighting the high standards of the Hospitality Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College.