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The team

Taught by working pros

No slideshow lecturers here. Every class is led by a bartender who's done the shifts, won behind the bar, and knows what it takes to get hired.

Portrait of Dax Romero, Head Flair Instructor at The Pour House
Instructor

Dax Romero

Head Flair Instructor

Dax has fifteen years behind bars across San Diego and Las Vegas and holds three regional flair titles. He leads the academy's flair program, focused on working flair that holds up during a busy service.

  • SoCal Flair Open — 1st (2022)
  • IFBA circuit competitor
  • 15 years behind the bar

Specialties

Working flairSpeed & pour controlJob placement
Signature drink: Smoked Old Fashioned
Portrait of Nadia Okafor, Lead Mixology Instructor at The Pour House
Instructor

Nadia Okafor

Lead Mixology Instructor

Nadia is a craft-cocktail bartender and menu consultant who has built drink programs for several San Diego bars. She leads the mixology curriculum, covering flavor balance, house ingredients, and menu design.

  • Menu consultant, 6+ SD venues
  • Certified Cicerone (Beer)
  • Molecular mixology specialist

Specialties

Craft cocktailsMenu designMolecular techniques
Signature drink: Yuzu Paper Plane
Portrait of Theo Bautista, Fundamentals & Events Instructor at The Pour House
Instructor

Theo Bautista

Fundamentals & Events Instructor

Theo leads Core Bartending and corporate events. A TIPS-certified trainer, he has taught hundreds of new bartenders the fundamentals of bar setup, speed, and responsible service.

  • TIPS-certified trainer
  • 500+ students taught
  • Corporate event lead

Specialties

FundamentalsResponsible serviceTeam-building
Signature drink: Classic Margarita

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