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If you think you could be getting more out of your beverage business, you're not alone. Operating a beverage business is far more complex than knowing what tastes good. Most operations cant afford to keep a full-time sommelier or experienced beverage director on the payroll.
That's where MBI comes in.
The team at MBI can help you get the most out of your beverage program by utilizing decades of experience to create a customized, streamlined program that will increase your profits, improve your guest experience, and elevate your concept. It doesn't matter if you are just opening or have been in business for years. A quick (free) consultation with MBI can give you an estimate of how much more you can add to your bottom line. MBI will create a unique program for your establishment, creating documents, training staff and setting you up for ongoing success and a plan for future changes.
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Here are a few examples of past programs Miami Beverage Institute has developed. No matter the scale of the project or stage of completion, Miami Beverage Institute can help you get the most out of your beverage program.
Breakfast Restaurant
Wine & Beer License
Fast paced and Brunch-heavy concept
After consulting with the Chef & Owner, we made some adjustments to the beer list, offering more craft brands and fixing distributor issues and some storage problems. The wine list was changed to be more simple and cost effective, making it easier for guests to order without assistance, increasing sales and speed of service while lowering Cost of Goods Sold to 18%. Added a short cocktail list utilizing wine-based spirits in simple recipes, which increased sales during lunch and brunch service.
Independent Italian Restaurant
4 COP License
Starting 50 Bin Wine List
Existing bar program
Increased diversity of the wine list by including more American and European wines to appeal to the diverse customer base. Trained staff and managers on how to quickly guide guests to more expensive options, increasing sales and service efficiency. Negotiated programming with distributor partners to maximize support. Solved storage issues and facilitated inventory management including weekly ordering. Lowered Cost of Goods Sold from 32% to 19%.
Luxury Hotel With 6 F&B Outlets
200 Bin Wine List
Existing bar programs
After consulting with bar teams and executive management we did a complete overhaul of the beverage programs. Increased wine list to 400 bins earning a Wine Spectator Award. Streamlined ordering by creating processes to improve weekly ordering, significantly lowering costs. Set up advanced training for bartenders to increase their cocktail creation skills and increased their investment in their abilities and cocktail programs. Removed unnecessary software subscriptions and created documents to automate ordering and inventory processes. Negotiated programming with vendors to maximize support which enabled the venue to conduct more successful off-season events. Lowered Cost of Goods Sold from 28% to 22%, saving the business $120,000 per year while increasing sales as well as improving overall quality of the guest experience.
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