Beverage Trade Network

It is widely known that data currently drives almost every element of business. And when it comes to driving sales, it's a priceless asset. According to research, businesses that use data in their sales strategy are 5 to 6% more profitable than their rivals.

In this Podcast, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, is in conversation with Scott Scanlon, Executive Vice President at IRi. Here Scott highlights the trends in the alcohol beverage industry and talks about how data can help brands that are operating in the beverage industry.

As a bar operating at a fine dining establishment, there are certain standards of service expected of them.

It is a bar manager's responsibility to make sure that the bar operations run smoothly while adhering to the standards of quality and service followed by the restaurant.

A skilled bar manager contributes significantly to the success of the establishment by managing customers well, solving issues, managing the on-floor staff, and even making sales.

Join Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, as he chats with Luca Rapetti, bar manager of the Gong Bar, Shangri-la, for an insightful conversation where Luca deep dives into a wide range of topics, from managing the staff to increasing the profitability of the GŎNG Bar, Shangri-La The Shard.

Apart from being the person who comes up with new and exciting cocktails a mixologist is someone who is well versed in hospitality.

This is especially true when one is operating in fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels. From the food and drinks that are served to the experience that a customer has, all should follow a certain standard that is expected from such a venue.

As a head mixologist at such a venue one has to wear many hats. From designing the cocktail menu to choosing the correct spirits everything falls under the role of a head mixologist.

In this Podcast, Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network is in a conversation with the Head Mixologist at The Ritz London, Michele Lombardi as he explains how he manages the bar at The Ritz, London.

The idea of a retail wine store is to have a place to view and buy from a large collection of wines.

Having such an expansive portfolio of exceptional wines sourced from all around the world will certainly help a store stand out in the retail fine wine industry.

Each of the wines should be tasted and selected by an expert or a team of experts to ensure wines are of the highest quality.

This will also help in discovering quality wines that are less heard of which ultimately will make it a unique offering to the customers visiting the store.

In this Podcast Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Salvatore Castano, who is the On Trade Advisor & Assistant Wine Buyer at Friarwood Fine Wines, a boutique wine merchant based in London. Salvatore talks on a range of topics from sourcing wines to upselling and driving sales at the store.

A mixologist is a creative person who has a role to play in various job functions, from cocktail creation to selecting the beverage program.

As a mixologist one is also expected to maintain the standards of hospitality while creating the drinks and also while serving them.

The knowledge of different spirits, herbs and spices, and the ability to create unique cocktails while making sure the guests are having a great experience is something a seasoned mixologist can achieve.

But in the journey to become such an expert one should follow a certain path. In this Podcast Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Federico Pavan, Director of Mixology at The Donovan Bar at Brown's Hotel, where Federico explains what a mixologist should do while operating in a fine dining restaurant.

Putting out good content consistently is probably one of the toughest things for a business to do time and time again.

The idea of an article is to create content that people find engaging. Good quality articles help in having a consistent presence in the market for a business and people rely on that presence to stay informed or educated.

However, identifying the topics to write about is crucial. The rule of thumb is to write about topics that the readers find interesting.

Join this insightful conversation where Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, interviews Richard Siddle, an award winning editor and co-founder of The-Buyer.Net, where he explains what goes into writing engaging content.

Being bar supervisor is a broad role and covers many aspects of running a bar. Supervisors have to be able to manage staff as they are the bridge between the people working on the floor and the decision makers. This will include advising and training the staff in their work, and onboarding any new staff for the restaurant. They also should be able to create and plan the ideal cocktail menu and make sure that it reflects the customer needs and expectations of a fine dining venue. With the diverse nature of the role comes a lot of challenges. In this Podcast episode of Inside the Drinks Business Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Cristiana Pirinu, Bar supervisor at The Donovan Bar, where she explains how she tackles the challenges she comes across in her role.

Being a Sommelier is a wonderful job, but it demands a lot of effort as the role is very diverse and multi-faceted. The role of a Head of Wine leading such a group of sommeliers is even more demanding.

Join Sid Patel as he takes you inside the premises of 67 Pall Mall, a luxurious members club located in London that provides a wide range of hospitality services and hosts businesses and personal events. He is in a conversation with Ronan Sayburn, (Head of Wines at 67 Pall Mall and CEO, The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe), where they deep dive into diverse topics ranging from the management of the restaurant, the wine offerings, the membership program, inventory management and the Master Sommelier program.

Becoming a Master of Wine is the final staging post in the path to becoming a wine expert. It is a qualification in the study of wine conferred by the Institute of Masters of Wine.

In this Podcast episode of Inside the Drinks Business, join Sid (CEO, Beverage Trade Network) as he takes you inside the Institute of Masters of Wine head office in London, United Kingdom.

He is in a conversation with Adrian Garforth (Executive Director) and Sarah Harrison (Head of Study Programme and Development) as they discuss the working of the coveted institute and share valuable insights on how the Masters of Wine program works.

***About IMW***

The Institute of Masters of Wine is a membership organization whose members are the Masters of Wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community.

To Know More About IMW Visit:

https://www.mastersofwine.org/

Bartending is a skill one can learn and practice, but it takes a special talent to excel in the hospitality business. The role of the bartender in a hotel is an important one and needs to be handled with care and precision. There are multiple aspects that one monitors like hiring staff, coming up with the menu for special events, sourcing spirits and making sure your guests have a great bar experience expected of a 4-Star, 4-Diamond, Hotel.

In this Podcast episode of Inside The Drinks Business, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network is in a conversation with John Swartz, Bartender at Hotel Nikko, San Francisco. John explains the standards that he follows and how does a day look like for a bartender working in a hotel.