Managing Bar And Beverage Operations

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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!

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.

Food and Beverage Management 4e provides a complete introduction to this vital area of hospitality management. Now in its fourth edition, this best-selling text has been completely revised and restructured to reflect current practice and teaching and includes updated information on all areas, especially technology, operations and staffing issues. Each chapter has a user friendly structure including aims, exercises and further study hints. Food and Beverage Management 4e is the introductory bible for people entering food and beverage management studies or practice.

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

This revised Fourth Edition of The Bar and Beverage Book has the most up-to-date material you need for managing a beverage operation, including bar equipment, sanitation and bar setup, inventory control, and the importance of planning for profit. This edition features added coverage and expert advice on responsible alcohol service; marketing methods; staffing; the latest spirits, wine, and beer; management practices; and current updates in regulations.

This may be the best resource guide ever written for controlling, managing and operating a beverage operation profitably. Covering virtually every aspect of a beverage operation, Robert Plotkin has left no stone unturned. From analysing bar staff productivity to explaining how to use pour cost formulas to increase profits, it is a guide that anyone can use to increase their profits, reduce their costs and understand how to do it in a step-by-step format. Plotkin's experience has allowed him to carefully analyse all aspects of running a beverage operation, whether in a restaurant, hotel or nightclub, and apply the controls and systems necessary to generate profit from the business.