Bartenders Need to Be More Productive During Festive Seasons
Bartenders are caught in a whirlwind of excitement and demands as the festive season draws near. The festive cheer is intoxicating, and the pressure is on to create sparkling concoctions which keep spirits high. Speed and finesse are the key ingredients when the laughter and clinking of glasses echo across the bar. This article will give you the “savoir faire” to juggle season demands with panache. We’ll reveal our best bubbly bar strategies that will elevate your game.
10 Tips For Bar Staff To Improve Speed & Efficiency
1. Prepare Ahead
Have you heard the saying, “better safe than sorry”? Preparation is key to avoiding being caught by surprise. A well-prepared bar will help you win half the battle.
2. Organise Your Workstations
A well-organized bar is like a ballet, with bottles and mixers all pirouetted to their rightful places. Keep things neat and orderly to reduce the need for frantic searches, which will improve service. Allez! Keep it clean and tidy.
3. Workflow Efficiency
A logical order of tasks, like a well-choreographed Cancan, is essential. Reducing unnecessary steps and twirls is important. Teach your team the drink dance, and ensure they move quickly and gracefully.
4. Prioritise Drinks
Not all drinks require a big show. Serve the simpler drinks quickly during rush hours. The customers will be satisfied with this quick move and say “C’est magnifique!”
5. Mix up a batch of cocktails
Why make just one when you could make ten? Prepare in bulk and you can serve magic in no time. Nothing says “festive”, after all, like a sea shimmering with cocktails.
6. Use Jiggers and Pour Sprouts
Precision is the key to success, even if we are trying to increase speed. Pour spouts or jiggers not only ensure a consistent pour but also increase your efficiency.
7. Multitasking is a Must!
In a flash, you can mix a cocktail, pour beer and charm your guests. Multitasking can be as exciting and fun as being a DJ.
8. Engage with Customers
A nod, a smile, or a quick “Comment ca va?” A simple “Comment ca va?” or a quick nod can make a huge difference. Never let your guests feel overlooked. Even a brief engagement can add warmth to your guests’ visit.
9. Practice Time Management
In the world of bartending time moves faster than champagne. Role-playing can be an effective and fun way to keep your crew on their toes.
10. Keep Calm and Focused
Remember to stay calm when the crowds surge and demand is high. The best drinks are made by cool heads.
How can Managers help Bartenders Manage the Demand?
It can be difficult to remember, during the whirlwind of December hospitality, how much you are changing people’s lives. You can measure how happy you make them by observing their reactions. Helping colleagues to feel valued and appreciated is important. Recognise the hard work they have done. Encourage them to have a purpose in life and remind them how much joy they bring their customers. Encourage camaraderie, a spirit of “we’re all in this together”. When the team is working in harmony, each evening becomes a seamless service.
Final thoughts: The right combination of passion, preparation and panache will transform the festive frenzy to an exhilarating bartending ballet. A votre sante! Toast to exceptional and efficient service.
