ServiceCraft 005: Corkage Control Toolkit
Corkage Control Toolkit
A Complete System for Protecting Beverage Revenue
Guests bringing outside alcohol should not mean lost revenue, inconsistent charges, or difficult conversations.
The ServiceCraft Corkage Control Toolkit helps restaurants, hotels, and event teams set clear corkage charges, control outside beverages, guide staff, record transactions, and reconcile revenue.
What's Included
1. Corkage Pricing Strategy Guide
Set consistent corkage charges based on beverage categories, menu prices, service impact, and business positioning.
2. Sample Event Corkage Agreement
Document outside beverages, applicable charges, waivers, agreed terms, and client approval.
3. Staff Corkage Procedure & Checklist
Give staff a clear procedure for receiving, recording, handling, and serving outside alcohol.
4. Corkage Register & Daily Control
Record corkage transactions and charges, and reconcile daily activity to improve revenue accountability.
5. Corkage Management Summary
Review corkage revenue, compliance, recurring issues, and follow-up actions.
What This Toolkit Helps You Do
- Set clear, consistent corkage charges.
- Control outside alcohol professionally.
- Ensure staff follow an agreed procedure.
- Record and reconcile corkage transactions.
- Identify discrepancies and reduce potential revenue leakage.
- Improve accountability and consistency in guest handling.
Designed For
Restaurant managers, hotel F&B teams, supervisors, duty managers, and event and banquet coordinators.
Practical tools. Clear procedures. Better revenue control.
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