Pay to Play can craft bartending survive?

The rise of corruption and importance of transparency in craft bartending

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Micah Olson - Bartender Scottsdale, AZ

Craig Miller-Trade Practice/Training AZ Department of Liquor

Phoenix, AZ

Jason Asher - Bartender, Bar Owner & Craft Spirit Specialist YMCO

Scottsdale, AZ

Dushan Zaric - Bartender & Bar Owner & Entrepreneur & Author

Los Angeles, CA

current state of affairs

Restaurant - Bar operating cost - quick breakdown

30% - payroll

30% - COG

8-10% - Rent

15% - Miscellaneous

Restaurant - Bar operating cost - quick breakdown

30% - payroll

30% - COG

8-10% - Rent

15% - Miscellaneous

Most operators strive to lower COGs to increase profit

…and so we have deals…

19% liquor cost: myth or reality?

What are the consequences, both long and short term when you buy exclusively based on the

price?

How important is transparency?

Do we perceive the spirit companies, suppliers, importers and distributers as bottomless bags of money or are we working together with them as partners in a long chain of moving cases and making the industry

better?

When and in what circumstances should you expect support?

It might be legal, but is it ethical?

What are the legal consequences when we do get a “deal” and what should we expect?

Finally, what is this doing to our craft?

Thank you Arizona Cocktail Week!

Thank You

Thank you Panel of Experts!

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