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PERFECT PORTFOLIO

PERFECT PORTFOLIO

Review your product portfolio to not only keep your customers happy but also maximize your profits at the same time.

TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR DINING SPACE INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND

TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR DINING SPACE INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND

Find out how to make the most out of your outdoor seating during the colder months, from developing seasonal pop-up bars and seasonal cocktails to finding the best heater.

Transform Your Outdoor Dining Space During the Colder Months

Transform Your Outdoor Dining Space During the Colder Months

This guide covers how to make the most out of your outdoor seating this fall and winter, from developing seasonal pop-up bars and seasonal cocktails to finding the best heat source for your bar or restaurant.

EFFICIENCY HACKS FOR THE NEW NORMAL

EFFICIENCY HACKS FOR THE NEW NORMAL

Take a look at these useful hacks from Minakshi Singh at Sidecar to speed up service and improve efficiency in light of any restrictions venues face.

Welcome Back to the Bar: Tips for Regaining Customer Confidence

Welcome Back to the Bar: Tips for Regaining Customer Confidence

Venues all over the world are making adjustments to make sure customers feel secure. Karina Elias, Food and Beverages Director at the Langham Hotel, shares some of the new procedures being implemented in their venues, and tips on how to make your customers feel safe when returning to the bar. 

MANAGING IN UNPREDICTABLE TIMES

MANAGING IN UNPREDICTABLE TIMES

From the current phase they face to how they remain agile and flexible in their approach; discover how the owners of three leading venues, Hope & Sesame in South China, Maybe Mae in Adelaide and Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam, are leading during these times.

Future Learnings from Hope & Sesame

Future Learnings from Hope & Sesame

Faced with closing their bar Hope & Sesame in south China in January 2020, owners Andrew and Bastien share useful tips on how they implemented a successful strategy that enabled them to keep their business afloat during difficult times.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN THE BAR

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN THE BAR

With more products out there than ever, it can get very confusing about what stock to buy. Sean Finter takes us through his tips on stock management to ensure your bar minimizes losses, boosts profits, and delights customers.

3 STEPS TO STACK YOUR BACK BAR FOR SUCCESS

3 STEPS TO STACK YOUR BACK BAR FOR SUCCESS

Is your back bar winning? We worry about the performance of individual drinks, brands and bottles at our bars but taking stock of the collective back bar is necessary housekeeping. 

MEASURING THE INTANGIBLES – BEYOND FOOD & DRINK

MEASURING THE INTANGIBLES – BEYOND FOOD & DRINK

Far too often businesses measure too many things and forget to measure the things that determine success or failure. Sean Finter outlines key ‘unseen’ factors management should be paying attention to at the back of house to ensure success for their venue.