Running a successful bar isn't just about fantastic drinks and happy customers. Behind the scenes, small shortcuts can lead to significant issues. From safety risks to slower service, these shortcuts can cost bars valuable time and money. Identifying and addressing these habits can create a safer, more productive environment for your team and your bottom line.
Stacking kegs without a plan or skipping stock rotation saves a few seconds. However, these shortcuts can cause significant delays during busy shifts. Imagine a bartender frantically searching for the proper keg during peak hours—a scenario that disrupts service and creates frustration for staff and customers. Staff members scrambling to locate the right beer keg or struggling with poorly stacked items can disrupt the service flow.
Cooler Concepts offers time-saving shelving and keg management solutions that optimize cooler organization. Our shelving is designed with efficiency in mind and is constructed from hot-rolled structural steel. Rated at 125 pounds per square foot and with a hot galvanized finish, our shelves stand the test of time. So operators, managers, and staff never have to worry if shelves from Cooler Concepts will buckle or rust. This means not worrying about storing kegs and cases while rotating stock and retrieving products to serve.
Improper keg handling is one of the most common shortcuts bar staff take. Bill Dunnett Jr founded Cooler Concepts because of an accident he had while making a delivery and a keg fell onto his foot. So, we know firsthand how minor oversights can lead to significant consequences. This inspires us to create solutions so others don't have to go through the same thing.
Manually moving kegs without proper tools or techniques can lead to safety hazards, such as muscle strains and back injuries, while increasing the risk of dropped or damaged kegs. Disorganized cooler setups, haphazardly stacking kegs, or skipping stock rotation create chaos that impacts service, especially during peak hours.
Safe lifting practices are essential to prevent workplace injuries. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the average cost for a worker’s compensation claim in the United States is over $44,000. Bar operators that cut corners are opening the opportunity for more staff injuries, which equals a lack of labor and higher operational costs.
Manually lifting and moving heavy kegs is a shortcut that might seem like a quick fix, but it's a labor-intensive practice that adds unnecessary strain on your staff. Injuries like muscle strains or back issues are common when kegs are handled without proper tools, as seen in industry examples like Cooler Concepts's founder's injury. Staff are more likely to suffer injuries without appropriate equipment, such as a keg lifter, leading to costly absences and reduced productivity.
The Cooler Concepts KEG Lifter automates the heavy lifting, saving time and effort while significantly reducing the risk of workplace injuries. It's a practical investment that improves both staff safety and operational efficiency.
If your staff is still manually moving kegs, it's time to rethink your approach. The Labor Savings Calculator helps bar operators estimate how much time and money they can save by upgrading to the Keg Lifter. For example, a bar that handles 20 kegs a week could save hours of labor and reduce injury risks by transitioning to this easy-to-use equipment that even the smallest of employees can operate.
Don't let hidden shortcuts undermine your bar's success. Addressing these habits can enhance safety, streamline operations, and boost your team's productivity. Ready to optimize your bar's efficiency? Start with the right tools today.