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Alcohol and Binge Drinking
Alcohol is the most widely used recreational drug in Australia. Alcohol is so widely used and so socially acceptable that many people frequently consume it to harmful levels. Includes information on standard drink sizes.
Responsible Sales, Service and Marketing of Alcohol : For the Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Industries
The safe service of alcohol is of vital importance to those in the food and beverage industry - failure to act responsibly can result in fines, loss of license and the potential closure of the business. Responsible sale and service of alcohol (RSA) is important for all levels of the hospitality, tourism and retail service industries to minimise the risk of alcohol-related problems associated with the use and abuse of alcohol by any person.
Running a Bar for Dummies
Using clear, concise language, this For Dummies guide contains all the information you need to start your bar off on the right foot. From grand opening to last call, you'll discover the insider tricks that keep the business end running smoothly and the customers happily engaged.
Serving Alcohol Responsibly DVD
Serving Alcohol Responsibly
Anyone serving alcohol to customers must do so responsibly. This includes owners and licensees of premises, bar and drinks staff and security and other staff who might make judgements about patron behaviour. It is an ideal resource for learners in hospitality and related courses.
Publication Date: 2014
Cocktails - Useful Websites
BBC Cocktail Recipes
This site has a large range of cocktail recipes, and you can search by main ingredient, cocktail type, most popular recipes or even add your own.
Cocktail inspiration De Kuyper
Find new cocktails to make or those classics we all love. At De Kuyper we know our cocktails! Need tips on how to make them or which tools to use? Click on our ‘how to’ first.
Make me a cocktail : the world's best cocktail resource.
Simply add the ingredients you have at home and we'll show you the cocktails you can make. Register as a Make Me A Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Taste.com.au - Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail and mocktail recipes on the Taste site.
Responsible Service - Useful Websites
Books in the Library
The Australian Bar Attendant's Handbook by George Ellis
This is the full guide, endorsed by the Australian Hotels Association in relation to the management, service of alcohol and the way in which to run a bar. It is aimed at TAFE students and Food and Beverage Certificate students.
Publication Date: 2012
Bar & Beverage Management by NRA
This text focuses on bar and beverage management topics. It includes essential content plus learning activities, case studies, professional profiles, research topics and more that support course objectives. The text and exam are part of the ManageFirst Program® from the National Restaurant Association (NRA). This edition is created to teach restaurant and hospitality students the core competencies of the Ten Pillars of Restaurant Management.
Publication Date: 2012
Food and Beverage Service by John Cousins
Understand both the key concepts and modern developments within the global food and beverage service industry with this new edition of the internationally respected text.
Publication Date: 2014
Principles of Food & Beverage Management by NRA
This text focuses on principles of food and beverage management topics. It includes essential content plus learning activities, case studies, professional profiles, research topics and more that support course objectives.
Publication Date: 2012
Your Shout: History of Australian Beer
More than any other ritual in the past 200 years, two people sharing a beer has defined the Australian character. It has brought us together in pubs and at sporting events, lubricating our friendships, quenching our thirst and rewarding our labours at days end.
Publication Date: 2011