The Bar Manager's Notebook

By Lorenzo Rocci

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.

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How many episodes does The Bar Manager's Notebook have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

The Bar Manager's Notebook episodes:

November 19, 2025 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.

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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
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24min
November 12, 2025 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

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14min
November 05, 2025 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

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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
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15min
October 29, 2025 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 apps
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex
IG: Lorenzorocci89
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35min
October 22, 2025 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
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18min
October 14, 2025 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

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13min
October 07, 2025 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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11min

FAQs about The Bar Manager's Notebook:

How many episodes does The Bar Manager's Notebook have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.