Bar Steward - Beech Village Hampshire

Be the friendly face that welcomes guests to our bar at socials, parties and other events.. Serve drinks and process payments. Help us tidy up at the end of the evening!

Fancy dress is optional!

What a Bar Steward does:

Sets up and runs the bar at Beech Social Events
Tidies up after the event

How to keep us all safe?

In signing up to support our community we ask our volunteers to understand and comply with our core values and beliefs as defined in these policies:

How to report a problem or incident?

Here the numbers to call for immediate help. After the incident please ensure the details are reported using this Problem reporting form or email bookings@beechvillage.org.uk

In case of Accident, Injury or Safeguarding concern:

What	What/Where	Call
Emergency		999
Not sure what to do?	NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem	111
Defibrillator	Outside the front entrance on the right	(dial 999 for assistance)
First Aid kit	In the Village Hall kitchen
Hospital A&E	Basingstoke NHS Foundation Trust, Aldermaston Rd, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA	01256 473202
Doctors Surgery	Chawton Park Surgery, Chawton Park Road, Alton, GU34 1RJ	01420 542542 Out of hours: 0208 390 9991
Safeguarding	Emergency	999
	Child or Adult in danger	101
	Report a concern about a child	0300 555 1384
	Report a concern about an adult	0300 555 1386

How to set up and tidy up the bar?

You will need:

Access codes
1. Or key fob to get into the Main Hall
2. The Point of Sale iPad 6 digit access code
3. The SQUARE application 4 digit access code
4. The 4 digit code to the lounge key safe. The key safe contains the following keys:
  1. The bar storage cupboard (middle cupboard in the hall)
  3. The bar fridge padlocks
  4. The bar wine and been cupboards (under the counter in the bar)
If possible bring a LEMON!

Set up

Unlock key safe using the code
Unlock cupboards and fridge padlocks

Stock levels:

Check stock levels and replenish from cupboards under the bar and from the middle stock cupboard in the corridor:
- Soft drinks, lagers in small fridge
- Beers and red wine in cupboard under bar
- Wine/cider fridges
Take 1 or 2 bottles of sparkling water from stock cupboard and place on bar
Lock hall stock cupboard

Kitchen to bar

Take the 2 trugs for empty bottles and tins, from the kitchen and place by the bar
Take fresh beer from kitchen and place on top of bar
Take a cutting board and knife from kitchen for slicing the lemon
Take tea towels from kitchen
Retrieve ice from freezer and place on ice holder

Bar

Take bar menus from cupboard under bar and place on bar
Take Point of Sales systems and card readers from cupboard under bar
- Check charge level
- Plug into charger if necessary
- Then place on bar
Take corkscrews and measures from cupboard under bar and place on serving area
Take out ice holder from under corner cupboard and replenish from kitchen freezer
Take Presse bottles, Spirits and mixers from out of under bar cupoard and place on top side of the bar.

During the shift

Start glasswasher (see instructions for Appliances)
Collect and clean galsses as you go

Tidy up

Put the following back in the appropriate cupboards:
- Bar menus
- Corkscrews
- iPointof Sale systems and card readers
Drain and turn off glasswasher
Put used tea towels in kitchen tea towel ‘bin’
Take the trugs containing bottles and tins and recycle
Lock:
- Fridges with padlocks
- 2 cupboards under bar with key
- Check hall storage cupboard is locked
Dispose of unused fresh beer

How to submit an expense claim?

To be reimbursed for expenses incurred in supporting our Charity please use this online form:

Expense claim

The form is primarily designed for submitting claims for baking and milk expenses for our Coffee shop but you can use it for other expenses:

You will need to provide your bank details (if we dont already have them)
Please remember to scan and attach a receipt
Expense are normally paid monthly so please let us know if yours are urgent

How to use our point of sale (PoS)

We use the Square system to take payments for food, drinks and tickets using:

Card (preferred)
Cash
Payment links

To use one of the systems you will need:

Access codes:
1. The 6 digit PIN code to access the iPad
2. The 4 digit PIN code to access the Square application on the iPad
3. Please email sales@beechvillage.org.uk for this
To ensure the iPad and card reader are charged
Or alternativlely, you can set up your own device or web browser to take payments
1. Please email sales@beechvillage.org.uk for help on setting this up

How to use the Square app:

Turn on the iPad
Enter the 6 digit PIN code for the iPad,
Check you are in the Square app, if not select the Square app from the menu
1. Your will need to enter the 4 digit PIN code for the Square app
Check you are on the correct menu for the event:
- The menu name is in the top left of the screen
- There is a book icon you can press to select different menus on the top right of the menu.
Navigate the screen to select the items you wish to add to the ‘shopping cart’
You can select an item multiple times or update the quantity from the shopping cart.
Select pay
1. The application defaults to card payment and the card reader will show a green light
  - If you override to cash and you are handling food a you MUST wash your hands after handling money
2. The card reader does not display the amount, you can show the customer the iPAd display if asked.
3. The customer can tap or insert their card or phone
  - Sometimes customers are required to insert their card and enter their PIN
  - You will need to present the iPad screen to enable their PIN entry
4. Once payment is confirmed you will be given the option to email a receipt to the customer, to do this you/they will need to enter an email address

Square problems

Check reader is powered on and has charge	Power button next to charging port Plug into charger
Check reader is connected to Square application	From Square app on iPad: Click ‘More’ at bttom right of screen Sellect ‘Settings’ Select ‘Hardware from left navigation Check connected devices

How to use the Glasswasher (in the lounge/bar area)?

Prepare dishwasher
1. Open door, and put water plug in base of washing area, under tray.
2. Replace tray, close door, and push in left hand power button.
Washer should now fill, and heat the water – heating light will glow.
1. When water is hot the orange light by right hand button will go out.
2. It is now ready to use.
To wash glasses:
1. Fill glass tray, and when ready,
2. Close door, then
3. Push-and-hold right hand button in for a second or two.
4. Washing cycle will now start – and end after around 3 minutes.
Glasses will now be hot, and clean.
1. Either leave to air or dry with towel and replace on shelf
At end of evening:
1. Remove water plug, rest it in the tray, and close door.
2. Water will now pump out automatically.
3. Check inside that it is empty.
4. Press power switch and see power light go out.
5. Close door.
Any problems, ask a Committee member near you!

How to do the role?

Once you have signed up for the role and completed any training, just let us know which events you would like to support. It normally helps if you are paired with someone who has done the role before!

Before the event

If you have not run the bar before please review the skills required and contact the team for help if needed!
Obtain the FLOAT tin and/or access code to the bar key safe:
1. The tin has the bar cash float and a set of bar keys
2. There is also a set keys in the key safe in the bar. The key safe is on the left hand side of the shelves.
Check with Social team on who is buying the fresh beer
Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to set up the bar area
On arrival
1. Wash your hands
2. Check your hands for cuts and cover with a plaster (in the first aid box)
3. Put on a clean apron
If the bar has not been set up, set up the bar:
1. Unlock cupboards and fridge padlocks
2. Check stock levels of soft drinks in small fridge and replenish from under counter and hall storage cupboard
3. Check stock levels in wine fridges and replenish from hall storage cupboard
4. Lock hall stock cupboard
5. Take fresh beer from kitchen and place on top of bar
6. Take bar menus from cupboard under bar and place on bar
7. Take iZettles iPads and card machines from cupboard under bar
  - Check charge level
  - Plug into charger if necessary
  - Then place on bar
8. Take corkscrews from cupboard under bar
9. Start glasswasher (see instructions for Appliance)
10. Take tea towels from kitchen

During the event

Make a note to let us know if customers ask for drinks that we do not stock.
If you run out of any drinks check the hall stock cupboard (middle locked cupboard) for additional stock
Place empty bottles, cans and recyclable items in the plastic ‘trug’ for recycling.

At the end of the event

Run the through the bar tidy up instructions
1. Put the following back in the appropriate cupboards:
  - Bar menus
  - Corkscrews
  - iZettle iPads and card readers
2. Drain and turn off glasswasher
3. Put used tea towels in kitchen tea towel ‘bin’
4. Lock:
  - Fridges
  - Cupboards under bar
  - Check hall storage cupboard is locked
5. Dispose of unused fresh bee
Lock up
Return the FLOAT tin to the Treasurer.
Take the empty bottles

After the event

Let us know if there were any problems or incidents using the Problem report
Let us know if there were any special requests
Take the empty bottles and cans home and leave the glass ‘trug’ out for recycling collection
Return the trugs to the village hall