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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

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Finding a well-rounded bar manager can be the determining factor in the success of your business. Through the right interview questions, you can find a manager who doesn’t just fit the job but can boost your bar’s reputation. In this article: How do you handle inventory management to keep the bar always adequately stocked?

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COVID-19-Related Government Budget Deficits May Spur Aggressive Payroll and Sales Tax Audits 

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The days of full dining rooms and crowded bars are gone for now leaving many businesses struggling to pay employees and keep its doors open. If you receive a letter from the IRS or state taxing authority stating that your restaurant is under audit, you should consider contacting a tax attorney with experience in payroll and sale tax audits.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

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The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Check out the full list of finalists below.

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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

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Teach workers how to implement a waste auditing system that allows both you and them to identify patterns in wastage. Cooking, cleaning, bar service, and bathrooms, among others, are vital points that water will be used by staff and customers alike. Therefore, train your staff in waste monitoring practices.

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

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US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. ” GIG Rebrands Certification Group.

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Seven Ways to Lower Restaurant Labor Cost

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Number Three : Audit your time keeping. Number Four : Audit sales every half-hour in your POS system. For example, I worked with a restaurant owner who had a sports bar in Augusta, Georgia, that is blocks away from the Masters. They’re not working, and they are milking the time clock. But you know what?

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Tips to Maximize Safety and Mitigate Risks During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

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They’ve eliminated shared condiment bottles, self-serve coffee stations, and salad bars. Offer single servings of pre-packed options rather than a salad bar. Don’t serve candy, pretzels, nuts, or other snacks in shared bowls (such as at the bar or hostess stand.). Develop Safer Ways to Serve Food.