This systematic method of thinking is nothing game changing or heavily leftfield, and sounds slightly bizarre, but once you understand it is simple enough to explain to each and every staff member under your command. Take this approach: your bar is a machine. No, I don’t mean a giant robot fighting-machine, or a car-welding machine, I mean a machine in a hypothetical sense. … [Read more...]
Strategic Foundations For A Profitable Bar
Without delving too deeply into hypotheticals, I’m going to describe a broad method of thinking which may assist in developing strategies to increase profitability in your establishment. As an experienced bar manager, I’ve concluded there are three core internal dimensions or ‘drivers of success’ in the hospitality industry which define and drive a venue forward. The three … [Read more...]
Qualities Of A Successful Bar
Naturally, one of your main objectives will be to successfully run a busy venue. But how do you know your establishment is running well? What are the qualities of a successful bar? Listed below are some main indicative qualities to aim for: Consistently busy Satisfied customers will return to a venue if they have a great experience. They’ll return again and again to repeat … [Read more...]
Qualities Of A Successful Bar Manager
Let’s face it – managing a bar is not an easy task. A successful bar operator needs to be proficient in all disciplines of hospitality. Bar management has the potential to call upon skills from some or all of the following fields of expertise: Business Manager (dealing with profitability, productivity and reporting to key stakeholders) Frontline Manager (delegating tasks, … [Read more...]