Encouraging a Responsible Alcohol Service

For the majority of restaurants, alcohol is a lucrative component to their operation. While there are many financial benefits of serving liquor and spirits, it also comes with added risks and responsibilities. As a restaurant owner, it is your duty to promote and encourage a responsible alcohol service. Therefore, in addition to securing a customized Santa Fe Restaurant Insurance policy, let us take a closer look at how you can achieve this.

Understand the law.

Alcohol laws vary by state, so get familiar with your regulations. Citations can be issued for violations, including selling alcohol to a minor, serving a guest who is intoxicated, and selling or serving alcohol at times or occasions when it is not permitted; these violations can result in fines, suspension or revocation of an establishment’s liquor license, or losing a server’s license, says the National Restaurant Association.

Train your employees on proper alcohol safety.

Anyone who interacts with guests or serves them needs to complete an alcohol training and certification program. There are a variety to choose from, such as ServSafe, that can provide the necessary knowledge to allow your employees to do their jobs confidently. Training should be ongoing and anyone who feels they need or want additional resources can find them on ServSafe’s website. Be sure to answer all of their questions and update them if any new regulations come into play.

Set a good example.

Uphold best practices when it comes to serving alcohol. When employees see that this is taken seriously and safety is a huge priority, they are more likely to follow suit. This will demonstrate how severe this responsibility is and mitigate risk at the same time, as well.

At Daniels Insurance, Inc., we are dedicated to insuring restaurants like yours. Our policies are designed to protect against the various exposures you may face including workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, liquor liability, food contamination and more. For more information about our products, contact us today at (855) 565-7616.