professional bartending qualifications from the world flair association

WFA Grade is a measure of the practical skills possessed by a bartender and are accessible to all bartenders providing a structured framework for progression from beginner to advanced bartender.

Assessed

To earn an Assessed Grade, a bartender will need to complete a Grading Test online or at an accredited Grading Center.

White

Join the WFA, create your profile with a picture to earn your White Grade, start your journey into professional bartending.

Yellow

The starting point for many professional bartenders, establishing a foundation of practical bartending skills.

Orange

Second stage to level up your skills with sharper technique, more craft flair, and building a stronger foundation from the previous level.

Green

Adding exhibition flair with increased difficulty, guiding you to create your first routine while making two drinks simultaneously.

Blue

Advancing to a higher level of difficulty with refined links, moves, and techniques, preparing you to develop and perform a competition routine.

Grand Slam Competition

These Grades are awarded to the top 6 bartenders in each official Grand Slam Competition.

Purple

Awarded by official WFA Judges to those who place 4th, 5th or 6th in a Grand Slam Competition.

Black

Awarded by official WFA Judges to those who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Grand Slam Competition.

World Championship Competition

Only one of each World Championship Grades is awarded in each calendar year based on the total points a bartender accumulates across all Grand Slam Competitions that make up the season.

Bronze

It is awarded to the bartender who places third overall in the World Tour for the season.

Silver

It is awarded to the bartender who places second overall in the World Tour for the season.

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