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The holiday season: prime time in hospitality. It’s the best time of the year, and the busiest. And what do guests love to drink during the holidays? Exactly, cocktails. According to Springbay, it’s crucial to have your cocktail management in check. Always, but especially during the festive season.
The holidays demand preparation, not just in the kitchen, but certainly behind the bar too. Co-founder Jorgos knows that all too well: “It’s the busiest season of the year, period. Hospitality gives everything during this time.” But with Springbay, there’s zero stress behind the bar. Even when the holiday rush hits!
Peak moments
How did Jorgos approach the holidays back in his hospitality days? Sure, it’s insanely busy, but also a ton of fun. “You’re dealing with a huge wave of guests who want to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve in your venue,” he explains. And there are always two peak moments, according to Jorgos: the first peak moment is the arrival. Guests want a welcome drink, and they want it fast. The second is after dinner: time to wrap up with a cocktail. Most often: the Espresso Martini. We call that the holiday favourite! "An Espresso Martini is already a popular after-dinner cocktail because it pairs well with many desserts, like a brownie. But during the holiday season, its popularity skyrockets even more."
Shifts
With the increased demand, many venues now operate in shifts, such as 5 p.m.–8 p.m. and 8 p.m. until closing time. Why? To serve everyone well and keep the flow moving. Jorgos stresses the importance of preparing for those shifts: “You want every guest, in every shift, to receive the same level of service. Nobody should wait 30 minutes for an Espresso Martini just because, for example, the bar wasn’t prepped properly.”
Smoother than ever, even during the holidays
Thinking: ‘How am I going to manage all this?!’ Don’t have enough staff, but still want to serve high-quality cocktails fast? That’s where Springbay comes in. With Springbay, your bar runs smoother than ever, even during the holidays. Fast cocktails, no chaos, and guests who never have to wait long for the holiday favourite: the Espresso Martini.
Do you have enough bar staff, but not enough who master the craft of cocktail making? Springbay can help with that too. With our Bartender Level program, Jorgos will personally train your bar team. Bartender Level is our training platform created to support and train teams and business owners alike. It promotes teamwork, skill development, and building a high-performing team. Whether your bartender is new to the craft or looking to elevate their skills, Bartender Level helps your staff become top-tier mixologists!
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