In the bar industry, the competition for success is exceptionally high allowing for a very small margin of error. Like the fashion industry, the bar scene is continually changing. While some establishments can be successful year after year due to a variety of factors but many bars, struggle to make it through the trends of Read More →
Bar Management
Bar Management
Common Challenges of Running a Bar
Is your bar’s growth not what it used to be? Are the profits consistent but not ideal? With the competitive nature of the bar industry, the challenges facing those running a bar should be met head-on. Understanding what the common issues are, how to fix them and continue to thrive will be explained. Below are Read More →
How to Interview a Bartender
So, your bar is busier than ever, and you need another bartender? Or maybe you are just replacing one. Either way, interviewing a potential employee for the bartender position is important. You want to bring someone on that is hard-working, responsible and honest. These questions for your next bartender interview will help to find the Read More →
Common Types of Seasonal Restaurant Employees
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone. So much planning, so many things to do and there is never enough time. Even businesses start feeling the pressures of the holiday season well before they start. Restaurant managers and owners face numerous challenges, but perhaps the biggest one is seasonal hiring to make it Read More →
Tis the Season – How to Handle the Mad Dash to the End of the Year
Staffing early and training rigorously, staying on top of food orders, working to complete menus early, get schedules confirmed so any changes can be handled in advance. Thanksgiving is quickly becoming a popular holiday to eat out, and more restaurants are opening on Christmas Day as well. Millenials are eating out more and more on Read More →
3 Tips for Process Compliance in Bars
Bars, or any business that accepts credit cards, is required to meet the security standards set by the major credit card brands. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), or better known as PCI, are in place to help protect customers. Data breaches can occur, and bar owners should consider consultants and enhanced technology Read More →