A virtual treasure trove on bar management and beverage services, this book packs in so much of valuable information that both veteran and budding hoteliers can depend on it. From the mundane and routine aspects, to the wonderful and exotic parts of bar management and operations, the book is a treat for both the connoisseur and the beginner. Read it if you are studying for your eaminations in hotel and bar management Treasure it if you are a senior manager aspiring to reach the topmost rung in your hotel. Like the Bibl, every hotelier should keep it by his bedside and flip through its pages for inspiration on preparing the most sizzling spirits ... and to learn the best practices in managing the bar and serving guests. The author, a senior hotelier, covers every aspect of bar management and services. Sample these topics: Wonderful vodka, Bracing Brandy, The Goodness of Gin, Tantalising Tequila, The Rum Drink, Wowing Whisky, Bubbly Beer, the wonders of Wine, The sweetness of Bitters, Luscious Liqueurs, Mindblow Speaking, Importance of Good Service Standards, Grooming and Hygiene. Gajanan Shirke reveals The Story Behind The Spirits. Cheers!

This series of fifteen books - The Food Service Professional Guide TO Series from the editors of the Food Service Professional magazine are the best and most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train your wait staff and literally everything in between. They are easy and fast -to-read, easy to understand and will take the mystery out of the subject. The information is boiled down to the essence. They are filled to the brim with up to date and pertinent information. The books cover all the bases, providing clear explanations and helpful, specific information. All titles in the series include the phone numbers and web sites of all companies discussed. What you will not find are wordy explanations, tales of how someone did it better, or a scholarly lecture on the theory. Every paragraph in each of the books are comprehensive, well researched, engrossing, and just plain fun-to-read, yet are packed with interesting ideas. You will be using your highlighter a lot! The best part aside from the content is they are very moderately priced. The whole series may also be purchased the ISBN number for the series is 0910627266. You are bound to get a great new idea to try on every page if not out of every paragraph. Do not be put off by the low price, these books really do deliver the critical information and eye opening ideas you need to succeed without the fluff so commonly found in more expensive books on the subject. Highly recommended! Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

A comprehensive text and resource book designed to explain the latest developments in and new complexities of managing modern bars- be they stand alone or part of larger institutions such as hotels and resorts.

The Bar and Beverage Book explains how to manage the beverage option of a restaurant, bar, hotel, country club—any place that serves beverages to customers. It provides readers with the history of the beverage industry and appreciation of wine, beer, and spirits; information on equipping, staffing, managing, and marketing a bar; and the purchase and mixology of beverages. New topics in this edition include changes to regulations regarding the service of alcohol, updated sanitation guidelines, updates to labor laws and the employment of staff, and how to make your operation more profitable. New trends in spirits, wine, and beer are also covered.

Bar and restaurant expert and host of Bar Rescue Jon Taffer offers a no-nonsense strategy for making your business successful by creating the right emotional reactions in your customers.

Bar management involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of a bar or nightclub establishment. It requires a combination of leadership, organizational skills, and industry knowledge to ensure smooth operations and a pleasant customer experience. Bar managers are responsible for tasks such as hiring and training staff, creating and implementing bar policies and procedures, managing inventory and supplies, developing and pricing drink menus, and ensuring compliance with local liquor laws and regulations. They also play a crucial role in maintaining a positive and energetic atmosphere, handling customer complaints or issues, and driving profitability through effective sales and marketing strategies. Overall, bar management involves balancing the art of hospitality with the practicalities of business management to create a successful and thriving establishment.

The Most Requested Training Manual in the Industry Today - Bartender Training Manual – Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Acceptable Bartending StandardsUnacceptable Bartending StandardsTechniques Resulting in TerminationThree Strike RulesPersonal AppearanceUniformsPro Active BartendingAlcohol Consumption & ToleranceAlcohol Awareness PolicyAwareness Sequence of Service and ResponseWORKING THE BAR Bartender Sequence of ServiceUp-SellingSuggestive SellingTerminologyCONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS Register OperationsPayment MethodsCash Handling SequenceCredit Card PreauthorizationCredit Card Authorization for Total AmountGuest Check Presentation, Delivery and RetrievalCredit Card Tip PolicyComps & VoidsPRICING STRUCTURE WELL SET UP / BACK BAR SET UP Bottle Placement DiagramPREPARING DRINK ORDERS Drink MakingDrink Service & DeliveryBartender & Customer Transaction TimesANATOMY OF A COCKTAIL GlasswareIceGarnishesRECIPES Shot RecipesDrink RecipesSignature DrinksSERVICE WELL SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES Opening ShiftMid ShiftEnd Of ShiftService Well Deep CleaningBack Bar CleaningWeekly CleaningHealth Department ComplianceGarbage CansBreaking BottlesTIP POOL CONCLUSION TEAM WORK INTEGRITY

CD-ROM contains: forms in PDF and a business plan in MS Word.