Bartender Certification Customer Service and Sales 2

Question 1

What is an 'upsell' in bar service?

Accepted Answer

Suggesting a premium or additional item that enhances the guest's experience and increases the check value

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Charging customers more than the listed price

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Refusing to serve house brands

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Reducing drink portion sizes to save cost

Question 2

How should a bartender handle a customer complaint about a drink?

Accepted Answer

Listen without interrupting, apologize sincerely, offer to remake the drink or provide an alternative, and follow up

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Argue with the customer about the recipe

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Ignore the complaint and serve other customers

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Charge the customer for the replacement drink

Question 3

What does 'building rapport' with bar guests accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Creates a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat visits and higher spending

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Increases the speed of service

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Allows the bartender to avoid card-checking requirements

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Reduces the need to know cocktail recipes

Question 4

What is the best approach when a customer cannot decide what to drink?

Accepted Answer

Ask guiding questions about flavor preferences and make a personalized recommendation

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Tell the customer to look at the menu and come back when ready

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Simply pour the house special and walk away

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Wait silently until the customer decides

Question 5

What is a 'tab' in bar operations?

Accepted Answer

A running account where a customer's drinks are recorded and settled at the end of their visit

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A customer loyalty program

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A type of draft beer system

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A style of speed rail organization

Question 6

When is it appropriate for a bartender to offer a complimentary drink (a 'comp')?

Accepted Answer

As a service recovery gesture, to reward loyal regulars, or to acknowledge a special occasion — within the establishment's comp policy

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Whenever a customer asks for one

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Never — comps are always theft from the establishment

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Only on the customer's birthday