CH Service Training Program
(Bartender, Day 1-5)
Day by day learning plan
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Review and understand your relationships with managers (located on the home page of the Hourly Team)!
Learn names of peers on the same shift and something about them.
TASKS:
Opening and closing sidework checklists
SevenRooms & Square introduction
Learn how to add notes about guests
Steps of Service
Proper bar set-up
Closing side work
KNOWLEDGE:
Learn club facts
CH phone number
Hours of operation
Club address
Cross-section of streets
Menu 101 Class
Memorize menu items + memory tips
Learn the name of every dish
Review menu descriptions on the ipad
Floorplans
Learn table and position numbers
House cocktail recipes
SKILLS:
Carrying plates
Using a tray
Serving
Clearing
Setting the table
Marking
Iced tea & soda service
CONDITIONING:
Follow the trainer (don’t get separated)
Enter all orders in Square
Get involved as much as possible
Doing laps
Importance of table maintenance
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Review and understand your relationship with Chef (located on the home page of the Hourly Team)!
TASKS:
Review steps of service
Know VIPs and service protocols
Charging radios
Celebrating birthdays
Intro to SR + bridge room reservations
KNOWLEDGE:
Menu 101 Class
Review entire menu
Food allergies
Protein sources
Markings
Beverage
White & sparkling by the glass
CH1 bars overview (social hall, rooftop + event bar)
House cocktail recipes
Review right of way in the dining room
SKILLS:
Shaking vs. stirring
Jiggering
Prep
Garnish
Juicing
Syrups
Review all POS learning points
Wine Service
Round building (ice last)
CONDITIONING:
Building all house cocktails
Enter all orders in square
Focus on payments (closing checks while guests are in the building)
TEST:
Material from day 1
Names of coworkers
Hours of operation
Menu basics
Table + seat numbers
Steps of service
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Review and understand your relationship with your peers (located on the home page of the Hourly Team)!
TASKS:
Event steps of service
Empty fridges, clean, + put back
KNOWLEDGE:
Menu 101 Class
Most popular items
Frequently asked questions
Beverage
Reds BTG
Beers on tap
NMG interactions:
How to talk about Common House
Fridge familiarization
SKILLS:
Serving and clearing practice
Coffee production
Wine service
Polishing wine glasses
Hosting
CONDITIONING:
Take the lead at the bar supported by trainer.
Perfectly maintain checks in square
Focus on closing checks prior to departure
TEST:
Material from day 2
Menu
House cocktails
White wines btg
VIP protocol
Sous chef names
Name 2 members
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Review and understand your relationship with the CH Founders (located on the home page of the Hourly Team)!
TASKS:
Review club dining steps of service
Review all storage areas and where to find what you need to excel as a server
Review proper organization of items
KNOWLEDGE:
Menu 101 Class
Using the menu to serve people better
Learning the best shareable dishes
Know the fastest dishes to prepare/serve
Informal vs formal service
Styles of service
Coursed meals
Same time
As dishes are ready
Drink creation
Golden Ratio
Mocktails
Engage at least one guest and offer to create something just for them
SKILLS:
Serving and clearing practice
Fireplace maintenance
CONDITIONING:
Member ID and familiarization
Develop table volume capacity and speed
TEST:
Material from day 3
Menu
Red wines BTG
Beer on tap (Brewery, Style, Price, ABV, IBU)
Name 2 members
NMG interactions
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Review and understand your relationship with yourself and the club (located on the home page of the Hourly Team)!
TASKS:
Setup station independently
Initiate side work independently
KNOWLEDGE:
Menu 101 Class
Drill allergies
House cocktails
Watch all videos on instagram training
SKILLS:
Salesmanship
Up-selling
CONDITIONING:
Go live (supervised by trainer)
TEST:
Material from day 4
Menu
Red wines BTG
Beer on tap
Cocktail recipes
Name 2 members
NMG interactions
Downloadable Tests
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Downloadable Day Two Test Here
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Downloadable Day Three Test Here