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The Bar Manager’s Notebook is where hospitality meets real talk. 🍸📓 From building strong teams to turning guests into regulars, every episode shares practical tools and lessons from the floor. No fluff — just raw insights, strategies, and stories for anyone who wants to thrive in bar management and beyond. 🎙 Hosted by Lorenzo Rocci, this is your playbook for leadership, growth, and lasting hospitality

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Check latest episodes from The Bar Manager's Notebook podcast

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.10 - The Bar Manager’s Evolution

2026/02/06

Where does bar management take you? Episode 10 trailer maps growth paths - GM, owner, beverage director, consultant — and the skills to get there. Think beyond today's shift - plan your next moves with practical skills, portfolio-building, and a step-by-step growth plan..

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.9 - Marketing, Community, Crisis Management & Real-World Challenges

2025/12/03

From community-building to dealing with drunk guests and tech failures — real-world marketing and crisis tactics that protect your brand and your team.

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.8 – Scheduling, Labor & Leadership on the Floor

2025/11/26

Practical tools for scheduling, labor % control, and leading on the floor. How to be present without hovering and set your team up for predictable success. See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.7 – Beverage Program Management

2025/11/19

How do you design a beverage program that sells, scales, and sustains margins? We cover menu structure, costing, batching, and how to involve your team in real R&D. See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.6 – The Guest Experience: Service & Hospitality

2025/11/12

Hospitality is the difference between a one-time guest and a regular. Learn the practical steps to design memorable visits. #guest experience #hospitality #service #customerretention #guests See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.5 – Numbers Don’t Lie: Understanding Cost Control

2025/11/05

Learn the numbers that decide whether your bar wins or loses. Explained simply and pragmatically #cost control #COGS #labor % #barfinance #menu pricing See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.4 – The Manager’s Toolbox: Apps & Software

2025/10/29

The right apps make management possible. We break down the tools that matter — and the traps to avoid. #hospitalitytech #EPOS #inventorysoftware #scheduling apps See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.3 – Building & Leading Your Team

2025/10/22

How to recruit, train, and keep the people who make your bar great — plus how to create an onboarding plan you can steal. #hiring #onboarding #teamculture #stafftraining See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.2 – The Manager’s Mindset: Leadership, Delegation & Vision

2025/10/14

From delegating well to setting a clear vision — the mental shifts that make a great bar manager. Short, practical, and honest. #leadership #delegation #hospitalitymanagement #managertraining See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com

The Bar Manager’s Notebook Ep.1 – What Is Bar Management, Really?

2025/10/07

What does it actually mean to manage a bar? We unpack the role, responsibilities, and mindset you need to make a venue work — not just survive. #bar management #hospitalitycareer #leadership #restaurant operations #bartendertips See full video version on: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalitycodex IG: Lorenzorocci89 W: www.lorenzorocci.com