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No matter what position you’ve been in within the restaurant and bar industry, and no matter what type
of establishment you work at, you understand what it means when someone says they’re “in the
weeds.” The printer is on an endless loop of delivering service tickets, dishes, and glassware that you
can’t wash fast enough; customers seem to be chomping at the bit for a moment of your attention… it is
overwhelming.
No quick fix will ever resolve the dilemma of being “in the weeds,” but laser focus, a warm, hospitable
approach, and managing the inner chaos will help to get you through that dreaded moment looking like
a true professional. However, that sounds a bit too good to be true, don’t you think?
Let’s look at three practical ideas to help manage the chaos when it inevitably comes through the door.
1. Remain Organized: There is nothing worse or more time-consuming than looking for
something and not finding it. If you pick something up, no matter what it is, put it back exactly
where you found it. This will help you create an organized space that becomes second nature.
You won’t have to go looking for anything because you’ll already know it’s there.
2. Clean While You Work: There is nothing worse than feeling as if you’re in an endless loop
and can’t get out of the weeds. It may be counterintuitive to stop and reset your mixing tools
and space as you go, but it will inevitably save you time. Try it out, and you will feel the
difference.
3. Batch Everything: If you find yourself frequently falling into the “in the weeds” trap, it may be
time to take a closer look at the organization of your establishment’s service. If your cocktails
have too many steps and you cannot keep up, batching your ingredients will be an absolute
lifesaver. Add all your ingredients into one container at the start of the shift for streamlined
cocktail moments in the busiest moments of the night.
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California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch
1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control District Office 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155 Sacramento CA, 95834
Phone
(916) 419-1319
California RBS Training Program Approved Training Provider