Opening and closing duties: Bar Operations

STEPS

KEY POINTS

REASONS

1. Keys

1. Pick up keys from reception

1. Security reasons

1. Mise en place

1. Set up Bar
2. Slice fresh fruit
3. Squeeze juice
4. Place juice in stainless steel containers

1. Efficient Service
2. Garniture
3. For service
4. Keep drink cool

1. Accompaniments

1. Olives and nuts in proper containers

1. convenience

1. Glassware

1. In glass racks or glass shelves

1. From wash up area

1. Bottles

1. Wipe bottles & set them

1. Remove dust and dirt

1. Refrigerators

1. Check interiors

1. Standards of hygiene

STEPS

KEY POINTS

REASONS

1. Cocktail shaker

a) Clean ice into container

a) To cool drink

2. To measure

a) Use measure for syrups, juices and liquor

b) Add ingredients

c)close the shaker

d) Shake shortly and sharply

1. Correct Amounts
2. According to recipe
3. For safety reasons
4. For proper mixing

3. Pour cocktail

a) Open shaker

b) use right glass

c) Add garnish

a) For Pouring

b) For correct procedure and garnish

4. Cocktails- stirred

a) Clean Ice into mixing glass

b) Use measure/ add ingredient

c) Pour drink into correct glass and garnish

a) For Pouring

b) For correct amount/procedure

c ) Decoration and garnish

STEPS

KEY POINTS

REASONS

1. Runners

1. Runners to be laid across working surfaces.
2. Change frequently

1. To  absorb spilt liquid
2. Hygiene.

1. Bottles

1. Empty bottles to be created till full then removed

1. For easy clearance

1. Refuse

1. Fruit skins/ garbage to be placed in appropriate containers and removed when full.

1. Hygiene

1. Juices

1. Acidity from spilt juice causes bacteria and corrosion. Care to be taken while cleaning

1. Safety and hygiene precautions.

STEPS

KEY POINTS

REASONS

1. Fresh fruit

1. Place in refrigerator

1. For preservation

1. Garbage disposal

1. Remove from bar

1. Sanitary purposes.

1. Equipment

1. Wash and dry all equipment

1. Hygiene and to prevent corrosion

1. Counters and surfaces

1. Clean thoroughly all surfaces

1. Hygiene

1. Dirty linen

1. Return to laundry

1. For cleaning

1. Locking up

1. Check all doors/pass keys to reception

1. For security.