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The Beverage Operator's Survival Guide

The title speaks for itself in this all new handbook by Robert Plotkin. Healthy survival is all about contingency planning. Think about any day and how many things happen to change the way you expect it to go. Add 5-25 other people (employees) into the mix, and you can guarantee at some point in the day you will have to plan for the unforeseen, and occasionally it will be something that seriously threatens some aspect of the business. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to put some policies and procedures in place that will in the long run make your business a much more lucrative and positive place to be. 98 Pages.

Inside the book
Survival Tactic #1 - Understanding Alcohol
The Theory of Alcohol Equivalency
The Absorption Rate of Alcohol
Factors Affecting Blood Alcohol Concentration
The Detoxification Process

Survival Tactic #2 - Spotting Intoxication
The Visible Indicators of Intoxication

Survival Tactic #3 - Serving Guidelines

Survival Tactic #4 - Spotting Under-Age Drinkers
How to Request Identification
Spotting Fake IDs

Survival Tactic #5 - Spotting Employee Substance Abuse
Recognizing Substance Abuse
Spotting Marijuana Use
Spotting Cocaine

Survival Tactic #6 - Security Precautions
On-Premise Security
Establishing Armed Robbery Procedures
Developing After-The-Event Procedures

Survival Tactic #7 - Safety Procedures
Developing Safety Procedures
Health Codes and Sanitation Procedures
Avoiding Food-Borne Illnesses
Preparing for Health Inspections
Implementing Weekly Cleaning Schedules

Survival Tactic #8 - Avoiding Sexual Harassment Charges
Sexual Harassment Policy Agreement
Agreement Download Link

Test: What's Your Alcohol IQ?
Test Download Link