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    Food Safety Inspection Checklist
    Food Safety Inspection Checklist Should you fail to pass your health inspections you can be fined or worse - shut down. Doing frequent self inspections will ensure that your bar is up to code and will help you feel confident when the real inspector comes. Use the Food Safety Self Inspection Checklist to see how you measure up to an inspection and make any changes needed before the health inspector comes. . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Void Record Log
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Void Record Log In order to keep employees from abusing voids and costing you money, you need to keep track of voids. Use the Void Record Log to help you know when and why voids occur and who approves them. . . . more>>
    Bar Employee Internet Use Policy
    Bar Employee Internet Use Policy The internet is full of content and activities that are inappropriate for your employees to be accessing at work. To ensure that company internet is used for the right purposes, you need to have an internet policy in your bar. Use the Employee Internet Use Policy to make it clear to employees the ways that internet should and shouldn't be used at work . . . more>>
    Bar Catering Contract Agreement
    Bar Catering Contract Agreement If you bar has a full kitchen you should be taking advantage of catering business. Catering events in or outside your bar can bring in extra revenue, particularly during off-peak hours. Use the Bar Catering Contract as a template for securing catering business at your bar . . . more>>
    Food Storage Safety Poster
    Food Storage Safety Poster Spoiled and rotten food can cost you serious money and it should be avoided at all costs. Communicate proper food storage to employees and can be placed in a prominent area for regular viewing. Use the Food Storage Poster as a reminder to employees on the safe way to store refrigerated and shelf foods . . . more>>
    Food Allergy Form for Bars
    Food Allergy Form for Bars Customers with food allergies are much more likely to visit an establishment that will accommodate their needs. Use the Customer Food Allergy Form to help customers make their allergies known so you can make the customer feel comfortable and avoid a reaction happening at your bar . . . more>>
    Bar Manager Safe Count Worksheet
    Keeping track of the monies in your bar's safe is essential to prevent loss and theft as well as to properly account for cash correctly. Use the Bar Manager Safe Count Worksheet to do a simple and concise safe count at opening and closing . . . more>>
    Customer Seating Wait List
    Customer Seating Wait List When your bar is busy, you can have several parties waiting to be seated and your hostess needs to keep track of each one in an organized manner. Use the Customer Seating Wait List to record customer's names, the number in their party, their estimated wait time, seating preferences and other information so you can easily tracking customers waiting to be seated . . . more>>
    Food Allergies Poster for Bars and Restaurants
    Food Allergies Poster for Bars and Restaurants Mistakes in food allergy orders can result in a serious reaction for your customer and possible liability for you. Post the Food Allergy Poster in your kitchen and food prep area to make sure that food allergy orders are handled correctly and that your employees know how to handle these types of orders . . . more>>
    Food Allergies Posters for Bars and Restaurants Spanish version
    Mistakes in food allergy orders can result in a serious reaction for your customer and possible liability for you. Post the Food Allergy Poster Spanish version in your kitchen and food prep area to make sure that food allergy orders are handled correctly and that your employees know how to handle these types of orders . . . more>>
    Internet Bar Marketing To Do List
    Internet Bar Marketing To Do List Using the internet to drive customer traffic to your bar is no longer an option. Unless you have the proper presence, on the right websites, you're losing these customers to your competitors. With this guide you'll learn exactly where your bar needs to be represented and the exact steps on how to do it so that your bar is getting the most customers possible from the internet . . . more>>
    BUSSER TRAINING MANUAL
    BUSSER TRAINING MANUAL In order to get consistent results from your staff, it's essential to have your employees all pulling in the same direction using the same standards and operating knowledge. Use the Busser Training Manual to provide clear directions to your bussers on exactly what is expected in their postion and the exact policies, procedures, and methods needed to be successful . . . more>>
    Approved Vendors and Service Providers List
    Approved Vendors and Service Providers List To make sure your staff calls the right vendor when service is required, it's essential that you have an accessible list of approved vendors and service providers that you reference regularly for your bar repairs and maintenance. Use the Approved Vendors & Service Providers List to keep track of who to call when items in your bar need repair or maintenance . . . more>>
    Employee Tip Out Policy
    Employee Tip Out Policy If you require servers or other employees to "tip-out" you need to communicate it right at the start of their employment to eliminate any confusion. Use the Bar Employee Tip Out Policy to communicate to employees what your policy is and ensure their compliance . . . more>>
    Bar Manager Weekly Planner for 2012
    Bar Manager Weekly Planner for 2012 An organized manager is an effective manager. Don't let the week get away from you without you accomplising your necessary tasks and goals. Use the Bar Manager Weekly Planner for 2012 to plan and track your progress on your to-do's", promotion planning, and other important tasks . . . more>>
    Employee Training Satisfaction Survey
    Employee Training Satisfaction Survey If your employee training isn't effective, then its a waste of money and time. There's only one way to truly find out if your training is worthwhile: ask. Use the Employee Training Satisfaction Survey to find out if employees are getting the training they need to be strong team members and what areas need to be improved . . . more>>
    Bar Manager Cash Drop Record
    Bar Manager Cash Drop Record If you don't keep track of cash movements, the likelihood that you will lose cash grows higher and higher. Cash drops are part of the daily business at your bar and they should be recorded and tracked. Use the Manager Cash Drop Record to keep an accurate history of how much cash is in the drop, who does it and when its done . . . more>>
    Bar Manager Hour by Hour Checklist
    Bar Manager Hour by Hour Checklist If your manager is overwhelmed by tasks or doesn't know where to start, nothing productive gets done. Instead of letting events get out of hand, set some guidelines to help determine the day's tasks. Use the Bar Manager Hour by Hour Checklist to cover the specific tasks the manager needs do to throughout the day so that your bar runs the way you want . . . more>>
    Group Marketing Prospect List for Bars
    Group Marketing Prospect List for Bars Where can you really get a leg up on the competition? With group business! Take advantage of this largely untapped source of new customers by using the Group Marketing Prospect List to compile and organize who and when to contact . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Gift Certificate Inventory Form
    Your bar's gift certificates are like cash. Failure to properly account for them leaves you vulnerable to employee theft and customer misuse. Use the Gift Certificate Inventory Form to have a written record of your inventory of gift certificates . . . more>>
    Bar Equipment Service Request Log
    Bar Equipment Service Request Log In any busy operation equipment repair issues and maintenance can fall through the cracks and then come up again at the worst time. Don't lose track of what needs to be done. Use the Bar Service Request Log to track maintenance issues, when repair service has been requested, and the current status of the repair . . . more>>
    Bar Manager Checklist for Cashing Out
    Bar Manager Checklist for Cashing Out Closing out your bartenders and servers at the end of the day can be a busy time for your bar manager. If you're not careful, mistakes can be made during important shift closing duties. Use the Bar Mangager Checklist for Cashing Out to help prevent mistakes from occuring and to make sure that all shift checkout duties are performed properly . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Employee Party Guidelines
    Staff parties are intended to be fun and casual time for employees to socialize with each other. But staff parties can also quickly get out of hand. To ensure the safety and comfort of your employees and reduce the liability for your bar, rules for staff parties need to be established. Use the Employee Party Guidelines to establish rules and set the tone for staff parties that are safe and enjoyable for everyone . . . more>>
    Bar Equipment Training Checklist
    Bar Equipment Training Checklist One of the most effective ways to reduce accidents and workers comp claims is by training employees on how to safely and properly use equipment in your bar. Use the Bar Equipment Training Checklist to record the equipment training information that has been relayed to your employees and reduce accidents that may occur due to lack of proper training . . . more>>
    Bar Pre-Shift Meeting Topics
    Bar Pre-Shift Meeting Topics Pre-shift meetings give your managers/supervisors the opportunity to discuss with your staff numerous relevant topics to improve your operation, customer service, and profitability. Use the Bar Pre-Shift Meeting Topics to have a variety of topics to choose from that will keep your staff from getting bored with what's discussed and keep your meetings fresh . . . more>>
    Bar Employee Suspension Form
    Bar Employee Suspension Form When an employee takes actions in violation of company policies or performance standards, disciplinary suspension may need to be taken. Use the Bar Employee Suspension Form to document and clearly communicate the terms of employee suspension . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Hardgoods Inventory Log
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Hardgoods Inventory Log Just as you take inventory of your bar's food and drink supplies, you should also have a record of hard goods inventory. Wear and breakage will cause some items to disappear over time, but you could also find that certain items may be stolen. Use the Hardgoods Inventory Log to keep track of your bar's hard goods like glassware and tableware . . . more>>
    HOST/HOSTESS TRAINING MANUAL
    HOST/HOSTESS TRAINING MANUAL In order to get consistent results from your staff, it's essential to have your employees all pulling in the same direction using the same standards and operating knowledge. Use the Host/Hostess Training Manual to provide clear directions to your host and hostesses on exactly what is expected in their postion and the exact policies, procedures, and methods needed to be successful . . . more>>
    2012 Bar Events Calendar
    2012 Bar Events Calendar Keeping track of your bar events and special promotions can be a challenge even for the most organized bar owners. Use the Bar Events Calendar For 2012 to add or edit your upcoming bar events and keep this part of your business organized . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Restroom Cleaning Procedures
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Restroom Cleaning Procedures Many customers (especially women) make their determination on how clean your bar is based on the cleanliness of your restrooms. Clean restrooms cost you almost nothing and set your bar apart from the competion. Use the Bar Restroom Cleaning Procedures to acheive consistency and guide your assigned staff members to exactly what areas to clean . . . more>>
    BUS PERSON JOB DESCRIPTION
    BUS PERSON JOB DESCRIPTION Having a detailed job description for every position in your bar results in better job execution from your employees, prevents misunderstandings, and reduces you bar's liability. Use the Bus Person Job Description to help your bus persons understand more thoroughly their job responsibilities and what results are expected from them . . . more>>
    COCKTAIL SERVER TRAINING MANUAL
    COCKTAIL SERVER TRAINING MANUAL In order to get consistent results from your staff, it's essential to have your employees all pulling in the same direction using the same standards and operating knowledge. Use the Cocktail Server Training Manual to provide clear directions to your bar waitstaff on exactly what is expected in their postion and the exact policies, procedures, and methods needed to be successful cocktail servers . . . more>>
    Bar Drink Abbreviations Cheat Sheet
    Bar Drink Abbreviations Cheat Sheet Don't be caught unprepared for the times your POS goes down. Having a backup plan in place for manual tickets is essential. Keep several copies of the Bar Drink Abbreviations Cheat Sheet handy in order to assist your staff when taking and filling hand written drink orders . . . more>>
    BUS PERSON OPENING CHECKLIST
    BUS PERSON OPENING CHECKLIST Before opening each day, your early shift bussers need to clean, stock, and prepare the floor for customers. Having a set of daily opening procedures and a bus person opening checklist to verify they have been completed will make their day easier and your operation run more efficiently. Use the Bus Person Opening Checklist to keep your opening procedures organized . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Bus Person Closing Checklist
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Bus Person Closing Checklist During closing at the end of the night, it's easy for your bussers to overlook necessary steps and procedures in cleaning and resetting the floor. Use the Bus Person Closing Checklist to organize your closing procedures so that everything gets completed before your bussers leave for the night . . . more>>
    SERVER TRAINING MANUAL
    SERVER TRAINING MANUAL Get more consistent results from your servers by getting them all on the same page, using the same procedures and following the same policies. Use the Server Training Manual to provide clear directions to your waitstaff on exactly what is expected in their postion and the exact policies, procedures, and methods needed to be a successful server . . . more>>
    SERVER CLOSING CHECKLIST
    SERVER CLOSING CHECKLIST Having established procedures for your servers when closing is important in order to achieve a consistent closing. Use the Server Closing Checklist to make sure your servers complete every necessary task on a regular basis . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Server Opening Checklist
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Server Opening Checklist Getting your servers to consistently have their opening sidework completed on time is easier when they have a checklist to follow. Use the Server Opening Checklist to guide your servers daily with their opening tasks . . . more>>
    BARTENDER TRAINING MANUAL
    BARTENDER TRAINING MANUAL In order to get consistent results from your staff, it's essential to have your employees all pulling in the same direction using the same standards and operating knowledge. Use the Bartender Training Manual to provide clear directions to your bartenders on exactly what is expected in their postion and the exact policies, procedures, and methods needed to be a successful bartender . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Takeout Procedures
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Takeout Procedures Every bar that handles takeout orders needs a written procedure detailing how every step of the takeout order is to be handled. Use the Take Out Procedures to guide your designated takeout staff on how to correctly process each takeout order . . . more>>
    Host/Hostess Opening Checklist
    Host/Hostess Opening Checklist Having a written checklist of daily opening procedures for your host/hostess staff will insure consistency and eliminate any doubt about what needs to be done. Use the Host/Hostess Opening Checklist to help make your opening procedures more organized . . . more>>
    Host/Hostess Closing Checklist
    Having a written checklist of daily closing procedures for your host/hostess staff will insure consistency and eliminate any doubt about what needs to be done. Use the Host/Hostess Closing Checklist to help make your closing procedures more organized . . . more>>
    Handling Customer Complaints
    Handling Customer Complaints Unresolved or mishandled customer complaints can cause you to lose customers and put unneeded stress on your staff. Knowing what to do and the best course of action when a customer complains is essential for guest retention. Use the Handling Customer Complaints Download as a handout to your staff or as a meeting topic during a pre-shift staff meeting . . . more>>
    Bar Employee Attendance Policy
    Bar Employee Attendance Policy Getting staff to report to work or show up on time can be a real problem in the bar industry. Use the Bar Employee Attendance Policy to put in writing what is expected and eliminate any attendance misunderstandings from your staff . . . more>>
    Bar Employee Probation Policy
    Employees may need to go on probation and receive additional supervision for two main reasons - they are a new employee or they have done something that warrants disciplinary probation. Whatever the reason, use the Bar Employee Probation Policy as a template to form your bar's probation guidelines and communicate your probation policy to employees . . . more>>
    Car Show Judging Sheet
    Car Show Judging Sheet When holding a car show, you'll need instructions for your judges on what to look when judging as well as a way to record their observations. Use the Car Show Judging Sheet to make the judging organized and straightforward . . . more>>
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Car Show Entry Form
    BAR DOWNLOAD: Car Show Entry Form Participants in your bar's car show will need a way to provide the necessary contact information, details of their entry, and their entry payment information. Use the Car Show Entry form to help manage the entries and keep the process organized . . . more>>
    Chili Cookoff Judging Sheet
    Chili Cookoff Judging Sheet At your bar's chili cookoff, fairness in judging is essential for the chili cooks that are participating as well as your bar's image. Use the Chili Cookoff Judging Sheet to guide judges as they score the chili samples and for recording and tallying scores . . . more>>
    Chili Cookoff Rules
    Chili Cookoff Rules When holding a chili cookoff, it's necessary to have a clear set of rules for contestants to follow. Use the Chili Cookoff Rules as a template to set the rules for your bar's chili cookoff . . . more>>
    Chili Cookoff Entry Form
    Chili Cookoff Entry Form When holding a chili cookoff at your bar you need to make sure that you receive the cookoff entry fee from each contestant and that you have a solid committment from the teams that will be making the chili. Use the Chili Cookoff Entry Form to collect the appropriate information from the participating chili cookoff teams . . . more>>
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