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- The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.10 - The Bar Manager’s Evolution
Where does bar management take you? Episode 10 trailer maps growth paths - GM, owner, beverage director, consultant — and the skills to get there.
Think beyond today's shift - plan your next moves with practical skills, portfolio-building, and a step-by-step growth plan..
23 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.9 - Marketing, Community, Crisis Management & Real-World Challenges
From community-building to dealing with drunk guests and tech failures — real-world marketing and crisis tactics that protect your brand and your team.
16 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.8 – Scheduling, Labor & Leadership on the Floor
Practical tools for scheduling, labor % control, and leading on the floor.
How to be present without hovering and set your team up for predictable success.
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
20 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.7 – Beverage Program Management
How do you design a beverage program that sells, scales, and sustains margins?
We cover menu structure, costing, batching, and how to involve your team in real R&D.
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
24 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.6 – The Guest Experience: Service & Hospitality
Hospitality is the difference between a one-time guest and a regular.
Learn the practical steps to design memorable visits.
#guest experience #hospitality #service #customerretention #guests
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
14 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.5 – Numbers Don’t Lie: Understanding Cost Control
Learn the numbers that decide whether your bar wins or loses.
Explained simply and pragmatically
#cost control #COGS #labor % #barfinance #menu pricing
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
15 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.4 – The Manager’s Toolbox: Apps & Software
The right apps make management possible. We break down the tools that matter — and the traps to avoid.
#hospitalitytech #EPOS #inventorysoftware #scheduling appsSee full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
35 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.3 – Building & Leading Your Team
How to recruit, train, and keep the people who make your bar great — plus how to create an onboarding plan you can steal.
#hiring #onboarding #teamculture #stafftraining
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
18 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.2 – The Manager’s Mindset: Leadership, Delegation & Vision
From delegating well to setting a clear vision — the mental shifts that make a great bar manager.
Short, practical, and honest.
#leadership #delegation #hospitalitymanagement #managertraining
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
13 min - The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.1 – What Is Bar Management, Really?
What does it actually mean to manage a bar?
We unpack the role, responsibilities, and mindset you need to make a venue work — not just survive.
#bar management #hospitalitycareer #leadership #restaurant operations #bartendertips
See full video version on:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
W: www.lorenzorocci.com
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About The Bar Manager's Notebook
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The Bar Manager’s Notebook is where hospitality meets real talk. 🍸📓 From building strong teams to turning guests into regulars, every episode shares practical tools and lessons from the floor.
No fluff — just raw insights, strategies, and stories for anyone who wants to thrive in bar management and beyond.
🎙 Hosted by Lorenzo Rocci, this is your playbook for leadership, growth, and lasting hospitality