Message 5070 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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> Hmmmm, $5-600 below everyone else is a lot. I have one question. Are 
> you allowed to run tabs? I find that when I run tabs for people it 
> cuts tremendously down on the stagnation of taking the order, making 
> the order, paying the order......when you run tabs it flows. People 
> also tend to drink more and tend to buy rounds. Those big tabs really 
> add up at the end of the night. Plus people like to have a "personal" 
> bartender to come get their drinks from.
> 
> Other thoughts include leveling out the playing field by stealing 
> some patrons from the other bartenders.  This isn't as mean as it 
> sounds...I just mean that you gotta find a way to attract existing or 
> new patrons your way.  You really only need to attract about $300 to 
> come up even with the other bartenders. How to attract them is an 
> individual...you just gotta find a way. I will tell you this--people 
> respond to HOW they are treated.
> 
> Cheryl


Just wanted to thank everyone for their great advice, it is appreciated much.