Discuss how to select, orient, and train bar staff.

Managers cannot operate beverage facilities without the help of knowledgeable and skilled employees. Managers must choose employees who are motivated and open-minded, and who enjoy working with people. While previous beverage experience may be important, attitude, desire, honesty, and stability are more so. Once selected, employees must be oriented and trained. In many operations the vast majority of all employee turnover occurs within the first several months of employment. To minimize the chances of this happening, managers concentrate on selecting the right staff member, helping the new employee become oriented to the operation, and teaching all new employees what they must know to do a good job.