In the running
of any successful business it should be ensured that the bar is kept clean and
is well maintained is. Maintaining standards behind the bar is not just about
ensuring everything looks spick-and-span, although to lose customers a dirty or
shabby looking bar is the fastest way; but there are other reasons too:
It is never a
cheap enterprise to set up a bar and it is pointless to keep replacing items
due to neglect no matter how good and inexpensive your bar equipment supplier
is. It is important all equipment is looked after as bar equipment and bar
accessories can add up to a sizeable investment.
In the modern
bar business hygiene is also increasingly important. You can run into all sorts
of trouble if you fail to maintain cleanliness - especially if you are also
serving food. Everything should be regularly cleaned starting from cooker,
dishwasher and fridge.
Looking after the bar
It is a
continuous task to clean and maintain a bar and it should be always remembered.
Cleaning the bar should be something that all bar staff must be doing when they
are not serving and it should be remembered by them.
At frequent
intervals the bar itself should regularly be wiped down and mats, tray and
other bar accessories should be cleaned and replaced.
Strip down and
clean pumps and pipes whilst also remembering to wash and clean all bar
equipment regularly. All machines should be regularly serviced and for the
important equipment it is often a good idea to have a good maintenance
contractor.
As mess and
spills can often lead to accidents so the floors shouldn't be neglected and ensure
that it is regularly swept and mopped. And avoid leaving superfluous bar
equipment around - if it is not needed store it away to keep the local
bar as clean and functional as possible.
