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Hiring & Firing

Hiring & Firing

 

Managing a Bar means you will need to be a skilled recruiter, mediator, interviewer and people manager

 

It's a constant juggling act to be sufficiently staffed for each period of the day while not overspending on the labor budget.

Larger companies and corporations can afford a dedicated human resource department, but as an independent bar owner, you will most likely be responsible for all aspects of the hiring and firing yourself so familiarize yourself with our articles below and download our forms and templates to make this part of your life as easy as possible

How to transition staff to a new owner
How to transition staff to a new owner If you are planning to sell your bar, then it will probably be necessary to keep this secret from your bar staff, clients, contractors and customers. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How to Deal with Staff Wanting Time Off
VIDEO: How to Deal with Staff Wanting Time Off Labor cost makes up a significant percentage of your cost base. Tracking, forecasting and achieving your ideal labor cost requires a systematic approach. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Nobody Grew Up Wanting To Be A Waiter & Why That Changes How We need To Manage Our Business
AUDIO: Nobody Grew Up Wanting To Be A Waiter & Why That Changes How We need To Manage Our Business Author Robert "Bobby" Fitzgerald is a 25 year customer service veteran and Director of Operations of a 400 employee company which serves over 20,000 customers a week. He has written dozens of articles on management and business for numerous outlets including Kiplinger.com, Examiner.com and The American Management Association and he speaks at Universities across the country on the hospitality industry and careers in management. . . . keep reading
What to consider when making an effective staff roster
What to consider when making an effective staff roster It takes a considerable amount of planning to arrange an efficient roster. There are several considerations which must be taken into account such as . . . keep reading
Dealing with alcohol abuse amongst staff in the workplace
Dealing with alcohol abuse amongst staff in the workplace People who suffer from alcohol-related disabilities also experience difficulties in many different aspects of their life and one of these is that of employment. Very few alcoholics correspond to the typical down-and-out. The majority of people who have problems with their drinking are still in employment . . . keep reading
How an Exit Interview can give you an insight into your business
How an Exit Interview can give you an insight into your business When staff leave your employment they take valuable knowledge with them. Not just about the tasks they performed but about your operation as a whole. Listening to their opinions as to what worked and what didn't work can give you great insights into your business. . . . keep reading
5 Aspects of an effective staff incentive program
5 Aspects of an effective staff incentive program Once an aspect of chain restaurants and bars only, a well thought out, strategic incentive plan for your managers and staff can improve the bottom line, improve job satisfaction among staff and allow for "buy in" from your managers/staff into the overall success of your independent business. . . . keep reading

How to manage your bar staff effectively for maximum returns
How to manage your bar staff effectively for maximum returns No two bartenders are the same yet an effective approach to management can yield similar results from different staff when carried out effectively. We explore how to get the most respect and profit from your bartenders. . . . keep reading
What to consider before training new Bartenders
What to consider before training new Bartenders Planning for the training of new bartenders is essential if the bartender and the business are to benefit from the training period. But how do you plan for such training. We explore the options. . . . keep reading
Tips to keep your staff happy
Tips to keep your staff happy Keeping your staff happy will not only make them likely to stick around for longer, but you will find that happy staff are more productive which has a positive effect on your profits. . . . keep reading
How Staff Uniforms can actually increase the customer spend
How Staff Uniforms can actually increase the customer spend Customers buy with their eyes; when seeing a dessert passing to another table, it never fails to draw glances. They will also judge your establishment based on the impression they receive front of house. . . . keep reading
The questions your staff MUST know the answers to
The questions your staff MUST know the answers to Arm your staff with the basic knowledge required to represent you and your company. After all, you can't answer all customer queries yourself, so you need to make sure your staff understand the level of service knowledge you want them to have and to use. . . . keep reading
Could your staff do with increasing their tips?
Could your staff do with increasing their tips? Can't afford to pay your staff extra wages? Then why not help them increase their tips? 10 Proven methods to increase tips! . . . keep reading