SITHFAB023 - Operate a bar

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Unit code: SITHFAB023 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol; and
SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a bar for service, take drink orders, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and close the bar down. Customer service and selling skills are found in other units.
The unit applies to any hospitality organisation that operates a bar, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, cafes, and wineries.
The unit applies to bar attendants who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision.The sale and service of alcohol is subject to the provisions of liquor legislation laws in each state and territory of Australia. Skills and knowledge for compliance with this law are covered by the prerequisite unit SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • safely and efficiently set up, operate and close down a bar over at least three different service periods, including at least one peak service period
  • prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that meet customer requests within required timeframe during the above service periods
  • use the correct equipment, ingredients and standard measures to prepare the above alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • interact with a diverse range of customers during the above service periods, determining their preferences and offering suitable products in a clear and professional manner.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • different types of bars and bar service for different industry sectors and those relevant to events and functions
  • meaning and role of mise en place for the service of alcoholic beverages
  • electronic and non-electronic ordering systems and procedures
  • organisational procedures for operating the bar:
  • display stock and ancillary bar products
  • mise en place requirements for bar products
  • presentation of beverages
  • procedures for opening and closing the bar
  • procedures for reordering stock
  • item requirements for set-up of bar:
  • beers
  • edible and non-edible garnishes and accompaniments
  • manual or electronic cash registers
  • credit and electronic funds transfer at point-of-sale (EFTPOS) equipment
  • non-alcoholic beverages
  • spirits
  • wines
  • major types of beverages, their characteristics, preparation and service:
  • mixed drinks
  • basic and popular cocktails
  • beers
  • fortified drinks
  • non-alcoholic beverages
  • spirits
  • wines
  • requirements and procedures for different types of bar service:
  • cash drinks
  • dry till
  • inclusive packages
  • open bar
  • pre-set drinks
  • set limits
  • available options to meet specific customer preferences relating to:
  • brand
  • garnishes
  • glassware
  • ice
  • mixers
  • strength
  • temperature
  • operational features, safety and hygiene issues for the following bar equipment:
  • dispensing systems
  • glass-washers and dishwashers
  • ice machines
  • refrigeration
  • organisational procedures for noting relevant information during handover duties on completion of shift:
  • current customer information:
  • drink preferences
  • problems arising with customers during the shift
  • issues relating to beverage quality
  • stock requirements
  • safety issues and safe work practices of specific relevance to bar operations:
  • overview of AS5034 Installation and use of inert gases for beverage dispensing
  • access to restricted areas containing inert gas equipment
  • specific dangers of inert gases used in beer and post-mix systems, how they apply in different hospitality environments and the measures required to ensure worker and customer safety
  • issues and requirements around the types of chemicals used in bar operations
  • requirements for appropriate signage of areas where gases and chemicals are used
  • scope of responsibilities of different workers and contractors for bar equipment
  • safe manual handling techniques
  • environmentally sound methods to use cleaning agents and equipment, water and energy when operating a bar, the impact of these on the environment, and minimal impact practices to reduce their use
  • correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for bar waste:
  • hazardous substances
  • recyclable glass
  • plastic bottles and containers.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
SIT60322 | Advanced diploma | Duration:
Certificate III in Hospitality
SIT30622 | Certificate iii | Duration:
Diploma of Hospitality Management
SIT50422 | Diploma | Duration:

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