Message 5095 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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> > Hmmmm, $5-600 below everyone else is a lot. I have one question. Are 
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> > you allowed to run tabs? I find that when I run tabs for people it 
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> > cuts tremendously down on the stagnation of taking the order, making 
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> > the order, paying the order......when you run tabs it flows. People 
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> > also tend to drink more and tend to buy rounds. Those big tabs really 
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> > add up at the end of the night. Plus people like to have a "personal" 
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> > bartender to come get their drinks from.
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> > 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 
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> > new patrons your way.  You really only need to attract about $300 to 
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> > 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 
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> > respond to HOW they are treated.
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> > Cheryl
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> Just wanted to thank everyone for their great advice, it is 
> appreciated much.

Well This friday might be slow, but saturday is always big.  I am truly taking 
to heart all the good knowledge I am receiving, and will do my best, I'll 
report what happened sunday or monday.  Thanks again.  By the way I never told 
any of you how many we get every sat, or that friday that I got swamped.  
1,500-2,000 yikes!