Guides: Hospitality: Beverages &amp; Responsible Service

eBooks

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

Australian Hotels Association WA Their role is to represent the interests of the hospitality industry, advocate to government, provide quality training services, provide advice and to deliver marketing opportunities.
Racing, Gaming and Liquor - Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries This government agency is responsible for issuing liquor licences and can provide information on the various types of licences, probity issues and costs of licences.
Liquor Control Act 1988 (Plus Amendment Legislation) This purpose of this Act is to regulate the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol, and to minimise harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of alcohol.
Responsible Service of Alcohol WA Provides information about obtaining an RSA certificate.

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
The Essentials of Wine by John P. Laloganes Designed for a variety of audiences, this book combines a framework for understanding wine and making intelligent food pairing decisions.
Publication Date: 2009
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