PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Menu Development | Quality Assurance | Hospitality Training
Whether you're in pre-construction planning or ready to shake up an existing venue, Daiquiri Doctor brings the experience and creativity needed to build exciting beverage programs. Andrew also audits bars and restaurants to measure quality and efficiency, and offers hospitality training for front-of-house staff.
BEVERAGE CONSULTING
Advise on bar buildout and configurations for maximum efficiency
Develop recipes with local, seasonal produce while flavor-matching with the chef's pantry
Create bottled, batched and draft cocktails for speed and consistency
Curate a unique selection of beers, wines and spirits
Design menus that are easy to read and maximize sales
Develop inventory management systems, pricing tools and training manuals
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Audit every guest touchpoint, from the front door to the last bite
Find bottlenecks and service inefficiencies
Monitor product waste
Mood control: temperature, lighting, volume and cleanliness
Includes a comprehensive report on quality and experience, noting opportunities for growth and improvement
HOSPITALITY TRAINING
Advanced bartending technique, round-building and maximizing efficiency behind the bar
Heads up: preparing drink orders while engaging your guests
Emphasizing a sense of urgency while maintaining gracefulness
Mastering the premium up-sell
Wine and spirits tasting, production and service trainings
Principles of food and beverage pairing
Managing difficult situations
Mindfulness and wellness advice
MASTERCLASSES
Andrew works with wine and spirits brands to deliver masterclasses on the most relevant industry topics.
Meltzer can guide enthusiasts through a flavorful journey of classic cocktails, bartending technique, food pairing and how to build a show-stopping bowl of punch. For professionals, I'll deliver an in-depth education on draft cocktail systems, alternative acids, bottled cocktails or the foundations of building a balanced and profitable menu. Classes can be taught in person or online for groups of all sizes.