Managing a bar during tough economic times changes how you approach every aspect of the business. Things you used to take for granted, like cash flow and a steady revenue stream, assume greater importance. Looking after every dollar and every ounce of profit becomes second nature, a survival instinct.
This is the focus of 2 upcoming management seminars to be hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Arizona in Phoenix on Monday, January 5, 2009. Presented by BarMedia's Robert Plotkin and Sean Ludford of Beverage Experts.com (BevX.com), this invaluable full-day program will cover how to eliminate the financial black holes that chronically plague beverage operators. They'll teach what to look for and how to make adjustments at the appropriate time to keep your costs down.
Authors/beverage consultants Robert Plotkin and Sean Ludford will discuss troubleshooting pour costs, controlling labor costs, how to avoid getting ripped off and reducing bartender turnover. Now more than ever you need to safeguard your margins and protect your cash flow.
The afternoon session will provide you with proven strategies for boosting revenue while adding pizzazz to your beverage line-up. You'll learn scores of easily implemented, profit-generating ideas from increasing sales of premium brands to delivering expedient, yet hospitable service. You'll reduce carrying costs, improve drink consistency and capitalize on the hottest drink trends. They'll cover back bar management and raising revenue without raising drink prices, plus much more. Let their combined 50+ years of hands-on experience work to your benefit.
Presented at Southern Wine & Spirits new state-of-the-art classroom and test-bar, every attendee will receive copies of the most sought after books on running run their beverage operations more profitably. For more information, contact John Galasieski of Southern Wine & Spirits of Arizona at 602.533.8000.
About the Presenters:
• Robert Plotkin (BarMedia.com) is an expert in the field of mixology and beverage management. He has over 30 years of hands-on industry experience augmented by 20 years as a consultant. He has authored 16 books on the subjects of mixology and management and writes for numerous industry magazines. Plotkin understands the demands of the beverage industry business.
• Sean Ludford (BevX.com) knows about the vital role spirits play in an operator's success. With more than 2 decades of industry experience, Sean has worked as a brand ambassador and educator, as spirits' director at Sam's Wines & Spirits and is a contributor/columnist for several industry magazines.
Oh, I wish I would have caught this in time. Sounds like a great seminar. I hope to catch the next one!
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Will there be another seminar focusing on this subject or have you produced a recording for it?