Alcohol_in_the_Foodservice_Industry

Alcohol in the Foodservice Industry Terri Miller HTT/240 5/30/2010 Sheri Lang Alcohol in the Foodservice Industry Alcohol in the Foodservice Industry can be very trying at times. From determining what type of audience you want to purchase your Alcohol to how much should you purchase and which kind to purchase. Before any actual ordering one needs to make sure that the type of Alcohol that will move pretty fast in their area. There are two main types of places that sell Alcohol. Full service restaurants that serve food with alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) on the menu and places where there is only alcohol for sale (bars, taverns, and nightclubs).  (University of Phoenix, 2004) When looking for a supplier or vendor you need to make sure that they have the correct amount of stock that you will need to last until the next shipment date. Also, the delivery days are important to know, so if a special event is planned you will know when to expect your needed alcoholic beverages. If the supplier is close by and your drink order is shipped promptly, less storage space may be needed since the order can be made and received so quickly. If the source takes awhile to deliver, a place will be needed to properly store the product so that it stays fresh. Sometimes the suppliers are chosen by the state. If they are not chosen by the state, choosing the vendor with the most competitive prices is a good option.  (University of Phoenix, 2004) When deciding on what to charge for the drinks one needs to look into the type of alcohol, for instance if a customer orders a rum and coke without specifying what type of rum (Bacardi and coke) the mixed drink will be made from what is called a well drink. Well drinks what are not a specified name brand of spirits used, but liquor that is used a lot. Call brands are when a customer orders a drink using the name of the liquor they prefer to be used in their adult beverage. The price for a well drink will cost less since any brand alcohol can be used this (generic) alcohol is usually bought in bulk, therefore cost less and produces a higher profit. Premium brands cost the most and call brands are the least expensive to use.  (University of Phoenix, 2004) When deciding what types of alcohol to buy, make sure it is something that will have a quick turnover. An example is buy beers that locals are familiar with instead offering a wide variety that they have never heard of.  (University of Phoenix, 2004) References University of Phoenix. (2004). Purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuein. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, HTT/240 website.