Managing Erratic Drinking in Bars

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Example 1 describes erratic drinking behavior. The customer orders multiple different types of alcoholic drinks in a short period of time, including shots of tequila and vodka as well as win…
  • Scenario Question 1-2
  • Scenario Questions 3-4
  • Scenario Questions 5-6
  • Scenarios 7-8
  • Real Workplace Scenario 9-10
  • Real Workplace Scenario 11-12
  • Real Workplace Scenario 13
  • Answer Key 13-14
  • Scenario Question 17-18
  • Scenario Question 15-16
  • Answers to Scenario Question 18

1.

Of the two (2) examples below, which is erratic drinking behaviour and why?

 
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explain why you chose this example. Your assessor will be unable to mark this
question if one of these parts is missing.
 
EXAMPLE 1
You are working a quiet Wednesday behind the bar in the local sports club. You
serve a woman a glass of red wine. Almost immediately she returns and asks for
one (1) shot of tequila. Five (5) minutes later she returns and orders beer. She
quickly returns for a gin and tonic. You look at her table and see she is alone.
You watch her go to the wine tasting table and return with multiple samples. A
short time later, she is back at the bar asking for a triple-shot vodka and soda.
 
EXAMPLE 2
You are working a quiet Wednesday behind the bar in the local sports club. You
serve a woman a glass of red wine. Almost immediately she returns and asks for
another red wine and orders a burger. You look at her table and see she is alone.
You watch her go to the wine tasting table and try one (1) sample. A short time
later, she is back at the bar for a pack of chips.

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2. Please read the House Polices Document to answer this question in line with
organisational expectations.

 
Following on from the previous question, what are two (2) actions you should
take if you observed this erratic drinking behaviour and why?
 
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would take and explain why. You assessor will be unable to mark this
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Erratic drinking is Example # 1

3. Please read the House Polices Document to answer this question in line with
organisational expectations. 

 
You have just started your shift and your manager asks you to intervene at a
table. John, a local businessman, has been in your bar drinking for several hours
and has not ordered any food.
 
The manager mentioned that it is house policy to offer food and non-alcoholic
beverages to encourage customers to drink within their limits. He asks you to
speak with John.
 
Explain why you think the manager asked you to intervene and what you would
say to John.
 
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intervene and what you would say. You assessor will be unable to mark this
assessment question if one of these parts is missing.

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I offer something for eating and

4. Following on from the previous question, why it is important to have a


professional manner, remain calm and adopt open body language in this
situation and what can happen if you don’t?

 
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Hey Sir, How was your day? , Is

5. Calculate how many standard drinks there are in the following recipe for Long
Island Iced Tea.

o 15ml vodka
o 15ml gin
o 15ml white rum
o 15ml tequila
o 30ml lime juice or lemon juice (fresh is best)
o 15ml sugar syrup
o Splash of cold soda
o 45ml of lime cordial instead of lime
o Juice and simple syrup (optional)
o Lemon wedge garnish

 
Hint 15ml is half a standard drink. Four (4) of the ingredients contain alcohol.

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assertive communication with the people and you have to be patient.

6. Open your House Polices Document 

1. List two policies/procedures that ensure staff sell and serve alcohol


responsibly.
2. Briefly explain why each are important.

 
Here is an example of how you could answer this two-part question:
Example only (do not include this as your answer).
Policy/Procedure - Alcoholic drinks will be served in standard drink measures.
Why it’s important - This is to ensure people know and can keep track of how
much alcohol they are drinking 
 
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4 standard drinks

7.

1. Open your House Polices Document


2. Look under the Code of Conduct
3. List one harm minimization rules that must be followed with regards to
minors/juveniles

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Why is it important this is to ens

8. Please read the House Polices Document to answer this question in line with
organisational expectations. 

 
A customer comes to the bar and asks you if they can have alcoholic jelly cups
or alcoholic milk.
 
Detail what you would reply to the person and why?
 
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explain why. You assessor will be unable to mark this question if one of these
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ply alcohol to minors Because is not legal and have strong sanctions.

9. You have just started your shift at a local bar. You are cleaning the bar area and
notice a guy sitting slumped on a chair by himself, pulling things out of his
pockets and dropping them everywhere. He looks intoxicated. Just as you are
about to walk up to him, another customer approaches and says he has a group
of friends somewhere in the venue. You chat with the man on the chair and
refuse service as you believe he is intoxicated.

 
He says his friend is in the venue and will be driving him home. What do you do?
 
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and is illegal to sell these products. Sorry, I can't sell these products.

10. Real Workplace Scenario – Illicit Drugs

Watch the is video:


 
It’s a busy Friday afternoon in the bar. He approaches the counter to order. You
think he is affected by illicit substances (drugs).
 
Detail below how you would handle this situation within organisational
requirements using appropriate language to de-escalate conflict. To view the
organisational requirements: Open your House Polices Document, look under
the Code of Conduct.
 
Your response must include:

1. What you would say – the wording you would use regarding the law
2. How you would show your duty of care

 
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be unable to mark this question if one of these parts is missing.
Stuck? Re-read - How to Refuse Service

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up and his friend doesn't drink alcohol and that save for our customer.

11. Real Workplace Scenario – Emotional Distress

 
Watch the is video:
 
The busy Friday afternoon continues.
 
Detail below how you would handle this situation within organisational
requirements. To view the organisational requirements: Open your House
Polices Document, look under the Code of Conduct.
 
Detail below the procedure on how you would handle this situation:
 
This must include:

1. The wording you would use regarding the law or house policy
2. How you would show your duty of care

 
Stuck? Revisit – Section 4 - Steps to Refuse Service & How to Refuse Service 

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1. Controlling intoxicated perso


Customers suspended for drug
I will empty with the customer an

12. Why are the following considered to be good strategies to defuse a situation
when refusing service?

1. Take the patron away from an audience


2. Blame the refusal on the law and
3. Point to signage

 
Please address each strategy in your answer. 
 
Stuck? Re-read – Section 4 Difficult Situations, How to Refuse Service, Fail to
Quit
 
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I am going to notify my manage

13. Real Workplace Scenario – OBSERVATION  

Watch the is video:


 
Detail below how you would handle this situation within organisational
requirements. To view the organisational requirements: Open your House
Polices Document 
 
Provide a video responding to Greg, as you would in the workplace.   
 
Your response must:

1. Be delivered in a manner that de-escalates conflict – speak clearly and


firmly
2. Refuse service AND provide a reason AND refer to the law or house
policy
3. Include your duty of care

 
Stuck? Re-read – Section 4 Communication Techniques & How to Refuse Service

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 1. Take the patron away from an audience

Most important be friendly with the customer, You don't say never " Alcoholic
person" badly you can be firm and clean in your word, Sorry Miss is enough
for this night.

2. Bleme the refusal of the law

The law is clear Can not serve alcohol a people intoxicated.

3. Point to signage

This exercise reaffirm

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14. Real Workplace Scenario

Following on from the previous question, watch this video to see Greg's reaction
to being cut off: 
 
 
Detail below how you would handle this situation within organisational
requirements. To view the organisational requirements: Open your House
Polices Document, look under the Code of Conduct.
 
WA liquor law and the Code of Conduct requires a drunk or disorderly person to
be refused service and then asked to leave.
 
Detail below the procedure on how you would handle this difficult situation
to ask Greg to leave the club.
 
This must include:

1. How you maintain a professional manner


2. The wording you would use regarding the law or house policy
3. How you would show your duty of care
 
Top Tip * remember your aim is to de-escalate the conflict and ensure the safety
of all patrons

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subir video

15. Following on from the previous question. 

 
Answer below in accordance with organisational requirements. To view the
organisational requirements, click here - House Policies Document.
 
The situation with Greg continues to escalate.  
 
You are feeling that this situation is too much for you to handle, who could you
get to help? 
 
List three (3) people/resources that could help. 
 
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me is the law, I can call you a taxi driver or could you use my Phone?

16. Watch the video below and answer the questions that follow.

 
What are three indicators that Barry is intoxicated?
Type your answer in the box below. List specific examples from the video.
 
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re alcohol a person intoxicated, I can call a taxi driver or your friend .

17. Following on from the previous question.

 
List three (3) actions you could have taken to prevent Barry and
Louise becoming intoxicated.
 
Type your answer in the box below.
 
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1. Offer Food
2. Offer Drinks not alcoholic
3. Give coffee

18. Following on from the previous question.


 
List three (3) actions you could have taken to prevent Barry and Louise becoming intoxicated.
 
Type your answer in the box below.
 
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Answer

1. Offer Food

2. Offer Drinks not alcoholic

3. Give coffee

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The bartender should first verify the friend's sobriety through observation or direct interaction. If confirmed, the bartender should facilitate the intoxicated individual's safe departure by coordinating with the sober friend or arranging alternative transportation, such as a taxi .

Offering food slows the absorption of alcohol, while non-alcoholic drinks provide hydration and can minimize overall alcohol consumption. These techniques are essential to manage the customer's intoxication level and promote a safer drinking environment .

Using signage provides visual confirmation of the rules, which reinforces the message being conveyed. Removing patrons from an audience prevents embarrassment and potential conflict. Blaming laws deflects personal responsibility from the staff member, reducing friction and aiding in de-escalation .

The manager might ask a staff member to intervene with John to ensure compliance with house policies that aim to promote moderate alcohol consumption by encouraging food and non-alcoholic beverage intake. This intervention helps mitigate the risk of intoxication and aligns with responsible alcohol service protocols .

One policy is using standard drink measures, which ensures patrons are aware of their alcohol intake, helping them make informed decisions. Another policy is refusing service to intoxicated clients, which prevents overconsumption and potential harm or disturbance in the venue .

Maintaining a professional demeanor and open body language is crucial as it helps de-escalate potential conflict and creates a calm atmosphere, preventing the situation from worsening. It also demonstrates respect for the patron while establishing clear boundaries. Failure to do so could result in agitation, non-compliance, or a conflict that poses safety risks to staff and other patrons .

Observable indicators of intoxication include slurred speech, impaired motor skills, and inappropriate behavior such as disruptive loudness or aggression. These signs indicate that the individual may not be capable of safely consuming more alcohol and require refusal of service .

In response to erratic drinking behavior, two actions should be taken: firstly, cease serving alcohol to the individual to prevent intoxication and potential harm; secondly, engage the individual in conversation to assess their condition, and encourage them to drink water or have a meal. These actions are essential to ensure the individual's safety and comply with responsible service practices .

The bartender should refuse the request by stating that house policies or laws prohibit serving alcohol in novel forms, like jelly cups. This response helps maintain compliance with relevant health and legal standards and ensures the establishment operates within established legal guidelines .

In escalating situations, you could consult a manager or supervisor for authority, security personnel for safety, and fellow staff members for assistance in managing the situation discreetly and effectively .

1.
Of the two (2) examples below, which is erratic drinking behaviour and why?
 
Top Tip! Please ensure you include in your a
3.
Please read the House Polices Document to answer this question in line with 
organisational expectations. 
 
You have just
5.
Calculate how many standard drinks there are in the following recipe for Long 
Island Iced Tea.
o
15ml vodka
o
15ml gin
o
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7.
1.
Open your House Polices Document
2.
Look under the Code of Conduct
3.
List one harm minimization rules that
of friends somewhere in the venue. You chat with the man on the chair and 
refuse service as you believe he is intoxicated.
 
11. Real Workplace Scenario – Emotional Distress
 
Watch the is video:
 
The busy Friday afternoon continues.
 
Detail below
 
Stuck? Re-read – Section 4 Difficult Situations, How to Refuse Service, Fail to 
Quit
 
Top Tip! Please ensure your answer
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 1. Take  the patron away from an audience 
Most important be f
 
Top Tip * remember your aim is to de-escalate the conflict and ensure the safety 
of all patrons
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