CAPT 1030: Bar Captain
Description. Coat Check Captain is the fourth course in the Captain’s program. It provides an overview of serving as a captain over the bar, and it includes a description of the responsibilities of the bar captain throughout the stages included in the lifecycle of an onsite event. These stages include pre-event preparation and setup, event execution, and post-event breakdown and analysis.
Directions. Please read through each of the course units and complete the knowledge checks at the end of the unit.
To prepare for our in-class activities, please pay special attention to the following topics:
Service types
Documentation as used by the bar captain
Bar-specific reminders for bar staff meetings
Order of bar setup
Common service problems and solutions
Handling VIPs
Different types of breakdowns
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Introduction to Bar Captaining
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1. The Bar Captain
Key Considerations
The Bar Captain
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2. Service Types (Bar)
Key Considerations
Different Service Types (Bar)
Beverage station service
Passing station service
Top shelf service
Beer and wine service
Full bar service with beer and wine
Specialty cocktail service
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Knowledge Check: Introduction to Bar Captaining
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Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
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1. Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
Key Considerations
Pre-Event Preparation
Parts of Pre-Event Preparation
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2. Review Safety Protocols and VIPs
Key Considerations
Reminder to Review Safety Protocols
Definition of a VIP
Description of Protocols to Manage a VIP
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3. Review Relevant Documentation
Key Considerations
Review of Event Documentation
Review of Event Documentation Definitions
Event Documentation as Used by the Bar Captain
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4. Conduct a Pre-Event Bar Walkthrough
Key Considerations
Review Definition of a Walkthrough
Description of Communication with Stakeholders
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5. Review, Verify, and Organize Equipment
Key Considerations
Reviewing, Verifying, and Organizing Equipment and Inventory Using the Rental List
Essential Equipment
Inventory Practices
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6. Conduct a Bar Staff Meeting
Key Considerations
Reminder to Review Meeting Protocols
Bar Staff Meeting Specificities
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7. Administer Setup
Key Considerations
Description of General Bar Setup
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Knowledge Check: Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
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Event Execution
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Post-Event Breakdown
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Post-Event Analysis