Tag Archive

BarMechanic Johnny Creus’ Tips: Selling and Buying Gift Cards is Key to Holiday Hospitality

GIFT CARDS MAKE THE HOLIDAY BETTER FROM BOTH SIDES

The 2009 Hospitality season is nearly upon us.  Weather you believe it starts around Thanksgiving or it has already started, those of us in the “Biz” are grateful for its…

BarMechanic Johnny Rock Shares ‘The Art of the Handshake’

THE ART OF THE HANDSHAKE

If there is one fact about the bar and hospitality industry that is unwavering is that it is predicated upon building relationships with people. People and repeat clientele are the driving force that puts money in our pockets and our doors perpetually open. No amount of inventory control, product placement, advertising, etc. will have as much impact to your bottom line as your staff and how they interact with your guest.

JOHNNY CREUS JOINS THE BEVERAGE UNDERGROUND

One of the SWFL area’s most popular and respected bartenders has joined the Beverage Underground staff. John Creus, will answer ‘all kinds’ of questions in his ‘ASK JOHNNY’ column that will appear in both the print version and in an online blog. Questions will be answered and useful advise will be given for bar and industry related topics, but readers can ‘Ask Johnny’ damn near anything.