Download - CHAPTER EIGHT: BAR AND BEVERAGE
CHAPTER EIGHT: BAR AND BEVERAGE
• Obtaining a Beverage License
• Factors in Developing a design
• Wines• Legal Liability Regarding
the Sale of Alcohol• Controlling Loses
BEVERAGE
• 25 – 30 % of total sales• A ratio higher than this
range will attract the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Cost of production is less than in the kitchen
• Contribution margin
TYPES OF RETAIL LICENSES
• On-sale general• Off-sale general• On-sale beer
and wine• Off-sale beer
and wine• On-sale beer
Applying for a License• Application process can be
lengthy• States have jurisdiction over the
sale of alcohol• State regulations must be met to
be granted a license• Types of alcoholic beverage
licenses: – general liquor license– beer and wine license
FACTORS AFFECTING THE BAR LAYOUT & DESIGN• Type of restaurant• Overall design and layout of
restaurant• Location of the bar• How prominent is the bar to
be?• How many bartenders will be
required?• Volume of business expected
FACTORS AFFECTING THE BAR
LAYOUT & DESIGN• Distance to the storeroom
and dispensing • Location of the beer kegs
and cooling equipment• Degree of self-sufficiency of
the bar• Electric and water supply• Construction costs of
providing electric and water supply
Placement of a Bar Within a Restaurant
• A location that has easy access.• If you want the bar a highlight of
the restaurant place it near the entrance in prominent lighting.
• Some bars provide comfortable seating so the customers can relax.
• Seats placed close together encourage conversation.
The Bar Set Up- Three Areas:•FRONT BAR
•BACK BAR
•UNDER BAR
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
• Ice machine•Sanitary ice
bin•Kegs of
draft beer•Speed gun
BARTENDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• Abiding by State laws• Properly handling
guests problems• Maintaining an
established liquor cost• Controlling the liquor
inventory• Operating a cash
register
FOOD AND WINE• They are described by
flavor and texture• Richness and lightness
are important qualities when choosing the appropriate wine
• Light food and light wine is a good combination
• A dish cooked in wine, is best served with that wine
Responsible Alcoholic Beverage Service:
1. Write a mission statement outlining your position on drinking safety.
2. Review local and state liquor laws.
3. Assess the operations clientele.4. Develop and maintain
relationships with law enforcement and transportation officials.
Responsible Alcoholic Beverage Service:
5. Establish a comprehensive program of ongoing staff training.
6. Create a schedule of management audits of policy and practice.
7. Create a system of auctions that demonstrates support for responsible and enjoyable drinking.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE• A trained person at the
door to check ID’s, to discourage patrons from leaving with alcohol
• Encourage “designated driver” program
• Post taxi numbers next to pay phone
• Encourage food consumption
3rd PARTY LIABILITY• Owners, managers,
bartenders, and servers are liable if they serve alcohol to minors or to persons who are intoxicated.
• Dram Shop Legislation: Governs the sale of alcoholic beverages.
• TIPS: Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers.
Controls• Liquor inventory that is not
properly controlled can seriously affect the restaurant.
• It is safe to assume that given chance, liquor will be stolen (Review 99 ways to steal in a restaurant or bar).
• Institute a biweekly audit:– Internally– Externally
Controlling Loses• Limit bar access to bartenders and make
them accountable for the pouring cost results.
• Give incentive bonuses for good results.• Require drink orders to be rung into the
register before the drinks are made.• Use a remote system.• Install a video system and alarm on the
back door.• Do not allow bags in the bar area.
Controlling Losses
• Provide lockers in another area• If mistakes are made have them have them
written off and signed for by management• Cushion bar floors to reduce breakage• Set up a system that allows employees to
anonymously report incidents• Be careful in hiring employees for the
beverage operation; check references and do background checks
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