AHA ServSafe Training Schedule

The National Restaurant Association's ServSafe program offers a full curriculum for food safety and alcohol service training to ensure that your managers and employees know what they need to know to meet their responsibilities.

The ServSafe curriculum is available to members of the Arkansas Hospitality Association at a 10% discount.  Occasionally lower special pricing is available.

For more information about discounts or ServSafe in general, contact Kristen Smith by phone at (501) 376-2323 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also check out the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extentension office's website for an updated list of ServSafe courses around the state.

Click here for more information on the ServSafe program from the National Restaurant Association.

ServSafe Certification Courses

Courses Are Limited to 35 People!
You Must Register Two Weeks Before Each Class!

ServSafe Alcohol

No classes planned at this time.

This session covers how alcohol affects your body, the law and your responsibility, techniques for responsible beverage alcohol service, and how to handle difficult situations.  Bartenders (both beginners and experienced), servers, waiters/waitresses, and dining room supervisors should attend this training session.  Attendees will be certified through the National Restaurant Association by taking a test at the end of the seminar.

For more information, contact Kristen Smith at 501-376-2323 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Classes arranged by date:

Columbia County / South Arkansas
Monday, February 22 and 23, 2010
Bancorpsouth Bank
300 N. Jackson Street
Magnolia, AR  71753
(Park in back, go in back entrance, take elevator to the second floor, room to your right)
Contact: Cooperative Extension Service - Shirlye Hopkins
870-235-3720

Polk County
March 1, 5, and 8, 2010
8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Farm Bureau Board Room
800 Janssen
Mena, AR 71953
Contact: Kim Hughes
479-394-6018
Registration Form (MSWord or PDF)

Washington County / NWA
March 4, 2010
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Washington County Extension Office
2536 McConnell
Fayetteville, AR
Contact: Cathy Koch
479-444-1755
Registration Form (MSWord or PDF )

Pike County
March 8 & 15, 2010
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Pike County Cooperative Extension Service Conference Room
100 E. Court Suite A
PO Box 297
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Contact: Robbie McKinnon
870-285-2161
Registration Form (MSWord or PDF)

Greene County
April 12 & 19, 2010
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative
211 Hickory Street
Walnut Ridge, AR
Contact: Debbie Still
870-236-6921
Registration Form (MSWord or PDF)

Pulaski County / Central Arkansas
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
AHA Office
603 S. Pulaski
Little Rock, AR 72201
Contact: Kristen Smith
501-376-2323
Click here for the registration form

Bentonville County / NWA
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
NWACC Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program Center for Nonprofits
1200 West Walnut Street, Room 1725
Rogers, AR 72758
Contact: Kristen Smith
501-376-2323
Click here for the registration form

Craighead County / Northeast Arkansas
Monday, May 17, 2010
Jonesboro Country Club
1408 East Nettleton Avenue
Contact: Kristen Smith
501-376-2323
Click here for the registration form

Pulaski County / Central Arkansas
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
AHA Office
603 S. Pulaski
Little Rock, AR 72201
Contact: Kristen Smith
501-376-2323
Click here for the registration form

Pulaski County / Central Arkansas
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
AHA Office
603 S. Pulaski
Little Rock, AR 72201
Contact: Kristen Smith
501-376-2323
Click here for the registration form

Please visit the national ServSafe website to learn more!