The Bar Manager's Notebook

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The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.10 - The Bar Manager’s Evolution

2026-02-0622:37

Where does bar management take you? Episode 10 trailer maps growth paths - GM, owner, beverage director, consultant — and the skills to get there.Think beyond today's shift - plan your next moves with practical skills, portfolio-building, and a step-by-step growth plan..

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.9 - Marketing, Community, Crisis Management & Real-World Challenges

2025-12-0315:30

From community-building to dealing with drunk guests and tech failures — real-world marketing and crisis tactics that protect your brand and your team.

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.8 – Scheduling, Labor & Leadership on the Floor

2025-11-2619:49

Practical tools for scheduling, labor % control, and leading on the floor.How to be present without hovering and set your team up for predictable success.See full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.7 – Beverage Program Management

2025-11-1923:42

How do you design a beverage program that sells, scales, and sustains margins? We cover menu structure, costing, batching, and how to involve your team in real R&D.See full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.6 – The Guest Experience: Service & Hospitality

2025-11-1213:20

Hospitality is the difference between a one-time guest and a regular. Learn the practical steps to design memorable visits.#guest experience #hospitality #service #customerretention #guestsSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.5 – Numbers Don’t Lie: Understanding Cost Control

2025-11-0514:57

Learn the numbers that decide whether your bar wins or loses.Explained simply and pragmatically#cost control #COGS #labor % #barfinance #menu pricingSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.4 – The Manager’s Toolbox: Apps & Software

2025-10-2934:20

The right apps make management possible. We break down the tools that matter — and the traps to avoid.#hospitalitytech #EPOS #inventorysoftware #scheduling appsSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.3 – Building & Leading Your Team

2025-10-2217:29

How to recruit, train, and keep the people who make your bar great — plus how to create an onboarding plan you can steal.#hiring #onboarding #teamculture #stafftrainingSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.2 – The Manager’s Mindset: Leadership, Delegation & Vision

2025-10-1412:09

From delegating well to setting a clear vision — the mental shifts that make a great bar manager. Short, practical, and honest.#leadership #delegation #hospitalitymanagement #managertrainingSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.1 – What Is Bar Management, Really?

2025-10-0710:35

What does it actually mean to manage a bar? We unpack the role, responsibilities, and mindset you need to make a venue work — not just survive.#bar management #hospitalitycareer #leadership #restaurant operations #bartendertipsSee full video version on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodexIG: Lorenzorocci89W: www.lorenzorocci.com

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