Bar Basic introduction The Bar, as we know it today, comes originally from north America; where it war introduced a few centuries ago to the public. At the beginning, the BAR consisted only of a counter which was made out of strong, solid wood and was called a barrier. This barrier was designated to separate the customers from the barman and not to put drinks on it , the guests to hold their drinks in their hands. Today, this barrier still exists in the bar, but in a different way and for a more important purpose, we call it the bar counter. There are many types of bar operations in existence, with light foods or snacks . a bar can be either part of the restaurant in a hotel or club, or it can be run as a self - operating enterprise, for example: fun club, disco pub, etc. Main function of a bar Basically, the main function of the bar is : to provide and serve all kinds of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages to the public with the interest of making a food profit for the establishment. A hotel has usually has two main types of bars: • Service bar • Front bar The main function of the: Service Bar is to provide and supply drinks and other beverages to the restaurants and room service of the hotel. Front Bar serves beverages directly to its customers. The differences between the two bars are: Service bar cannot be visited by customers directly, beverage order are taken through the waiter. who will collect the drinks from the service bar which is normally located in the service area, non visible to the public. Front bar is open to the public. Beverages can be ordered either at the bar counter or from tables placed around the counter. This seating area around the bar is called the lounge. Key points The service bar is located in the back of the house and strictly provides drinks to the service staff. The front bar caters to guests seated at the counter and in the lounge. Bartenders prepare drinks in front of the customers. Responsibilities in a bar 1. Restock all glass shelves. 2. Set up and maintain all supplies for efficient bar operation. 3. Secure and provide ice to bar. 4. Remove all dirty glasses. 5. Maintain high standards of courtesy to guest and fellow colleagues. 6. Always perform all tasks as assignees by your supervisor. Cleaning responsibilities 1. Enforce clean as you follow procedures at all times. 2. Maintain highest sanitation procedures at all times in the beverage area. 3. Complete all clean up assignments with speed and efficiency. 4. Sweep and mop all areas on daily basis. 5. Do a general clean up at al times. 6. Empty and wash dirty ashtrays. 7. Take empty bottles to store room areas at the end of your shift. . A hotel has usually has two main types of bars: • Service bar • Front bar The main function of the: Service Bar is to provide and supply drinks and other. customers from the barman and not to put drinks on it , the guests to hold their drinks in their hands. Today, this barrier still exists in the bar, but in a