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The Ultimate Collection of Tools, Calculators, Forms, Templates, Manuals, Tips, & Promotions for Running a Successful Bar

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DOWNLOAD: Absence Request Form
DOWNLOAD: Absence Request Form When staff members make an application for annual leave it is always best to implement a simple system for them to follow. To assist with allocating . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Twitter & Facebook for Bars Explained
DOWNLOAD: Twitter & Facebook for Bars Explained How to build a following of fanatical customers to your bar or restaurant while reducing your advertising spending. We show you everything you need to know about Facebook and Twitter in this 35 page exclusive booklet designed for Bars and Restaurants. . . . keep reading
How to Host a Successful Wine Tasting Event (even if you know nothing about wine)
How to Host a Successful Wine Tasting Event (even if you know nothing about wine) Many bar owners steer away from offering more than a handful of quarter bottles of wine due to lack of knowledge or experience with this drink of the Gods. However, ignoring the opportunities that wine offers your business means you could be turning away business without even knowing it. One way to increase your customer numbers midweek or during the slow season is to host a wine tasting event .Now I know what most of you are saying: "We don't know enough about wine to host a wine tasting", or "I wouldn't know where to begin . . . keep reading

AUDIO: Why Amazing Customer Service Starts with an Interview
AUDIO: Why Amazing Customer Service Starts with an Interview During our interview, Katheryn shares with us: The most important questions to ask during an interview (not what you might think!),How to ensure that reference checking gets you the truth about the employee, How to ensure the staff you hire are the best applicants every time and much more . . . keep reading
How to turn a complaint into a satisfied customer and repeat business
How to turn a complaint into a satisfied customer and repeat business If you deal with a customer complaint successfully then you will gain loyalty and most probably a return visit from that customer. If you mishandle or disregard the customer complaints then you will lose valuable business and in turn will lose further potential revenue from this customer and also from the people who he will tell of his poor experience. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Why It's OK to Touch Customers and Why You Should Do More of It!
AUDIO: Why It's OK to Touch Customers and Why You Should Do More of It! James made more money as a bartender than any other bartender that we have ever come across. Partly due to his amazing skill as a bartender, but largely due to 28 amazing tips and tricks he used to convince customers (unwittingly!) to part with their cash! . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Nobody Grew Up Wanting To Be A Waiter & Why That Changes How We need To Manage Our Business
AUDIO: Nobody Grew Up Wanting To Be A Waiter & Why That Changes How We need To Manage Our Business Author Robert "Bobby" Fitzgerald is a 25 year customer service veteran and Director of Operations of a 400 employee company which serves over 20,000 customers a week. He has written dozens of articles on management and business for numerous outlets including Kiplinger.com, Examiner.com and The American Management Association and he speaks at Universities across the country on the hospitality industry and careers in management. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Why Staff Should Be Interviewed 5 Times
AUDIO: Why Staff Should Be Interviewed 5 Times Kevin W. Foster, is a 25 year veteran of the hospitality industry, with 22 of those years employed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Foster's extensive conference and catering experience includes coordination/management of Fortune 500 corporate, sporting and special events. Mr. Foster currently serves on the Editorial Board for Texas Meetings + Events Magazine and is the Pre-Opening Consultant for La Torretta Del Lago . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Health And Safety Responsiblities
DOWNLOAD: Health And Safety Responsiblities Who is responsible for what when it comes to the health & safety in your workplace? This document will enable you to ensure everyone is aware of what their responsibilities are and who to go to in specific circumstances. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: We Are Not Order Takers, We Are Salespeople
AUDIO: We Are Not Order Takers, We Are Salespeople Victoria Meyers is a hospitality executive with 20 years of experience in problem resolution, staff enhancement, fiscal prowess, embodied with a "whatever-it-takes" attitude of creating fond memories and experiences for guests, while building market share, containing costs, with a passion for sales and marketing initiatives to drive revenues and profit margins. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Back To Basics Cleaning
DOWNLOAD: Back To Basics Cleaning Our Back to Basics files are downloads to provide you with the simple but essential information about everyday components of running a hospitality business. This download will teach your staff the basic essentials to ensure they fully appreciate and understand the importance of cleaning. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Serving The Perfect Pint Training Manual
DOWNLOAD: Serving The Perfect Pint Training Manual Our Training Manuals provide in-depth training on key areas in the hospitality industry to ensure your staff have a full understanding of the tasks they are expected to deliver. This training manual will train your staff how to serve the perfect pint and keep your customers coming back for more . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Sample Safety Statement
DOWNLOAD: Sample Safety Statement If you have a Safety Statement in your business, you are communicating to your staff that you have procedures in place to manage safety in the workplace. This template will outline what information you should be including in your safety statement. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: First Aid Training Document
DOWNLOAD: First Aid Training Document Make sure you have someoone on your staff who knows how to perform First Aid should any situation require it. This First Aid Training Sheet will ensure you have an effective first aid policy in place. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Manager Job Description Template
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Manager Job Description Template Download a Job Description Template for the Restaurant Manager in your business to aid with induction and training. The Restaurant Manager is usually responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, including the quality of food preparation, presentation, and service; and guest seating. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Back To Basics Suggestive Selling
DOWNLOAD: Back To Basics Suggestive Selling Our Back to Basics files are downloads to provide you with the simple but essential information about everyday components of running a hospitality business. This download will teach your staff the basic essentials to help increase your profits with suggestive selling. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Uniform Issue Record
DOWNLOAD: Uniform Issue Record Do you provide your staff with uniforms free of charge? If so, you'll want to keep a record of what you have issued and to whom. Use this sheet to streamline this process. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Communication Skills Training Manual
DOWNLOAD: Communication Skills Training Manual Our Training Manuals provide in-depth training on key areas in the hospitality industry to ensure your staff have a full understanding of the tasks they are expected to deliver. This training manual will teach your staff the essential communication techniques to aid them with effectively communicating with customers and staff. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Meeting and Greeting Guests
DOWNLOAD: Meeting and Greeting Guests Our Training Manuals provide in-depth training on key areas in the hospitality industry to ensure your staff have a full understanding of the tasks they are expected to deliver. This training manual will teach your staff about all the procedures associated with meeting and greeting guests. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD:Sample Safety Disciplinary Policy
DOWNLOAD:Sample Safety Disciplinary Policy Are your staff aware of what your business safety policy is? How can they ensure they are adhering to this if they don't even know what it is? Download this document to put a Safety Policy in place in your business. . . . keep reading
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