Bar Business & Management
The numbers, systems and leadership behind a profitable bar

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Great cocktails don’t fix a broken bar. This section is about bar business and management: leadership on the floor, service flows, staff training, cost control, menu strategy and the key numbers that actually matter. The articles here are written to help you read your bar as a system, make cleaner decisions, and build teams that deliver the same standard on a slow Monday and on a packed Saturday night – even when you’re not on shift.

Leadership Behind the Bar: Guiding With Respect Instead of Hierarchy and Fear

Great bars aren’t run on intimidation or “rock-star” egos. They’re built by leaders who set standards, protect culture, and help people do the best work of their careers—night after night.This article translates modern leadership research and bar management practices into a practical guide for Head Bartenders, Bar Managers, and Beverage Directors.

The First 30 Seconds: Crafting Unforgettable Impressions at the Bar

Before a guest ever tastes a cocktail, they’ve already decided what kind of bar you are. The first 30 seconds define expectations: the welcome, the atmosphere, even the smell of the room. Done right, those moments can create an instant connection — the kind that turns a walk-in guest into a loyal regular. Done poorly, and no Negroni or Espresso Martini will ever fully recover the mood.

The Sound of Hospitality: How to Master Music in a Cocktail Bar

When you walk into The Dead Rabbit (New York), you immediately feel the hum of Irish folk blended with modern rhythms. At Nightjar (London), a live jazz trio whispers through the room, matching the sophistication of the glassware and the complexity of the cocktails. At Atlas (Singapore), the grandeur of Art Deco interiors is amplified by classical and swing playlists, giving every sip of gin a sense of timeless elegance.

Bar Business & Management The numbers, systems and leadership behind a profitable bar

Leadership Behind the Bar: Guiding With Respect Instead of Hierarchy and Fear

The First 30 Seconds: Crafting Unforgettable Impressions at the Bar

The Sound of Hospitality: How to Master Music in a Cocktail Bar

Bar Business & Management
The numbers, systems and leadership behind a profitable bar