Description
This ‘Prepare and Close the Bar’ online course explores 5 key areas:
- preparing key equipment such as fridges, shelves and changing optics;
- prepare garnishes covers which board to use and safe cutting, along with the cut fruit standards;
- stocking up considers the term par stock, how stock rotation is managed, shelf presentation and handling broken glass;
- other general preparation includes key manual handling techniques, waste disposal, customer areas and security;
- the steps in closing a bar down offers a checklist of what might need to be carried out.
This online course is part of our Professional Bar Service programme, designed for all operational F&B team members working in any style of bar or restaurant business particularly those new to the role. Other courses in the programme include ‘Handling Glassware in the Bar‘ and ‘Prepare and Serve Drinks‘. The course will contribute to the off job training hours for team members undertaking a Level 2 Hospitality Team member apprenticeship.
Institute of Hospitality
This online course is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). The IoH is the leading professional body for hospitality professionals. They promote professionalism in the hospitality industry through lifelong learning.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Prepare general bar equipment
- Prepare garnishes for drinks service
- Identify how stock is prepared
- State key closing down procedures
- Identify health, safety & hygiene standards
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment (80% pass mark required), a downloadable certificate is immediately available.






