Everyone that works in the hospitality industry is familiar with this: the need for more time, loads of product waste and incorrect orders, as they are all major sources of frustration when you serve your customers a drink. Thanks to a bar automation system you can regain control of your drinks. You prevent waste and you ensure faster service for your customers. In this blog post you will discover more about how bar automation works, and for which type of drinks it can be of use.
Bar automation ensures that all your beverage issues are logged - down to the very last drop. All these expenses are then summarized in your POS system, so that you always have an overview of what has been sold. This way, you also have a clear picture of what is, or is not, popular and you can adjust your assortment where necessary.
How this works? Easy. A special cap with a solenoid valve takes care of the data collection, and make sure your staff cannot pour more into a glass than your guest has paid for. In addition, it is no longer possible to distribute drinks to friends and acquaintances.
Waste is also a thing of the past. By the way, did you know that about 20% of all drinks are wasted? Too much poured into one glass? Or too little? A bar automation you ensure that every glass contains exactly the right amount. With certain systems you can set perfectly measured dosages that you can serve with a simple push of a button. Good for you and good for your customers!
Bar automation can not only ensure that you prevent waste, but also faster service to your customers. For example, depending on your setup, a bar automation system can fill several glasses at the same time. Also, products such as the wine column ensure that the pouring itself is faster. By using wine bags that are connected to the device, you do not have to search for and uncork bottles. Instead: the touch of a button – and done!
There are different types of drinks, so naturally there are also different types of bar automation. Below we explain them briefly:
The investment can be daunting for a newly started business within the hospitality sector, but even as a beginner this system is indispensable. In most cases, the investment is earned back within the year, just ask Thijs Berben, the manager of Versuz in Hasselt.
Trivec is the European market leader in POS systems and bar automation systems for the hospitality industry. Trivec supplies tailor-made POS systems so that all cash register operations remain easy and become more efficient. Catering companies are more than welcome to contact us: along with restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, hotels, etc.
Curious about how we can take your catering business to a higher level? At Trivec we are happy to help you with your projects: contact us or request a demo today!