1. Why is it important in the bar operation to have a daily cleaning checklist?
- The safety of customers and staff will always be ensured by a thorough bar cleaning
checklist. A bar cleaning checklist guarantees that business will run efficiently, that it’ll
follow health and safety regulations, and that it’ll maintain a positive customer
experience. As the owner, if you were in your customers' position for a moment, how
would you feel? You wouldn't want to consume your beverage from a filthy glass, and
you would most definitely avoid sitting near a bar where the remains of previous
patrons' snacks and drinks were all over your clothes. It's crucial for the bar staff to
begin cleaning and organizing the bar at the beginning of the day to guarantee that it is
clean and ready for customers. The cleansing process doesn't finish there, though. A
bartender cleaning checklist makes ensuring staff members complete several important
chores during bar opening hours, daily operations, bar closing, and on a weekly basis. All
of these reminders assist in making sure that the bar has what it requires to operate at
its best both now and in the future.
2. Search and identify at least 15 bar tools and equipment and provide its functions.
● Bar Mats
Bar mats are mainly used to prevent spills and any ingredients from flying
off the bar and onto the floor. Made from rubber, they grip on to any
glassware and bartending tools you are using while crafting a drink.
● Wine Key
Wine keys are designed for a couple different things. The obvious answer is that
they’re your go-to when you need to open corked bottles of wine. But they can also
be used to snap open beer bottles. You may have seen a “winged” wine opener at
your parents house, but wine keys are more efficient and slightly cheaper.
● Jigger
The jigger is the ultimate measuring device. Jiggers are used to accurately measure
fluid ounces. They keep your drink proportions balanced and consistent.
● Hawthorne Strainer
