Introduction to Bar and Beverages

The modern concept of the hotel is to provide not only accommodation and food and beverage but also offer every possible facility, service and convenience to its guests. Of these services, beverage service is a major component and an important part of hospitality industry.

The book provides a guide for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not only for the hospitality management students but also for industry professionals. The content, scope and application of this book are reflective of the best global practices in the field of bar operations from an organization and vis-a-vis customer's prospective. It also discusses the new trends in bar and drinks such as mixology, infusion, role of information technology and many more.

With the help of SOPs compiled from various five-star hotels it will help students to understand the right procedures of serving different types of beverages in bar and restaurant. Giving particular emphasis on bar, beverages, cocktail and their services, this book can be utilized by the personnel working in food and beverage service departments.

Divided into two sections — the book elaborates the theoretical knowledge about bar, wines, spirits, cocktails, tobacco and cellar management and practical aspects of the standard operating procedures of beverage services. Practicing these SOPs students can achieve excellence in the bar and restaurant service skills and would be able to understand:

• The role of bartender in the bar
• Duties and responsibilities of bartender
• Bar management skills
• Insight into various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Cocktail making methods and recipe.
• Right procedure of serving drinks to the guest
• Identify various new trends in bar and restaurant industry