special event server training. objectives of training eliminate over-serving of adult alcohol...
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Special Event Server Training
Objectives of Training Eliminate over-serving of adult alcohol
consumers Eliminate underage access to alcohol (<21) Protect integrity of event and participating
individuals Diminish the chances of injury or death to
event attendees Diminish chance of criminal charges to server Diminish chances of civil litigation to:
server – licensee – insurer – city/county Provide a safe event environment for all that
attend See that our customers get home safely
Underage Access + Over-serving Facts
Indoors alcohol sales:- 8-10% sales to underage- 50% sales to intoxicated
customers Special Event Outdoors sales:
- 50% sales to underage- 90% sales to intoxicated
customers
* U of M Epidemiology Department
Servers have REAL Responsibilities!
REAL consequences of over serving customers:- Public safety for the roadways and
community- Litigation may target YOUR personal
income and property Our responsibility is to protect the public Helping your customers get home safely
Results of over serving and youth access
Public intoxication Inappropriate conduct Fights Crime Violence Vandalism Assault Car Crashes Injury Death
Criminal Penalties for Over Serving and Providing Alcohol to Minors
Misdemeanor $1000 / 90 Days / Both
Gross Misd $3000 / 1 Year / Both
Felony $$$$ /Over 1 Yr / Both
Minnesota State Law
Providing alcohol resulting in “death or great bodily harm ” : Felony charges (340A.701).…acting within the scope of employment…by selling, bartering, furnishing, or giving alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age if that person becomes intoxicated and causes or suffers death or great bodily harm as a result of the intoxication.
Civil suit - Server- Licensee (owner)- Insurance provider- City/County
Serving and Selling Considerations
Controlled consumption area? Wrist banding legal drinkers (right wrist) Changing colors of bands daily Assure wristband is checked on every sale Limit number of beverages per sale (1-2) Distinct cups for alcohol Specific size beer containers (12 oz.) Ending sales minimum of 1 hour before
closing
Additional Considerations No drinking on the job! Separate responsibilities of
- Age ID / wrist banding- Ticket sales- Serving of alcohol
• Server assumes all liability• Security staff throughout crowd• Communication with Law Enforcement• Zero tolerance for unacceptable behavior
Keys to Successful Event!
Assure staff skilled in:- Recognition of intoxicated customers- Identification of underage customers- Recognition of fake ID’s- Cutting customers off - refusing sales- All decisions involving alcohol in Policy
Manual (mitigating factor if problems)- Assurance that all staff read and understand policies and follow without fail!- Understand compliance check possibility
Your Job Responsibilities Monitor customer behavior Be alert to impaired customers Be alert to adults buying for minors Engage in conversation to assure
competency and ability to consume additional alcohol
Deny admission and/or alcohol request if impaired
Potential ViolationsServers & Owners
Sell, barter, furnish, give alcohol to an “obviously intoxicated” person
Serving Rules of: - Green (non intoxicated appearance)
- Yellow (behavior suggesting problems)
- Red (obviously intoxicated) Obviously Intoxicated?
Judicial Opinion:
“The standard for determining whether a person is obviously intoxicated” is:
“when exercising reasonable powers of observation, one sees, or should see that the buyer is intoxicated”.
Signs of Intoxication? Strong odor of alcohol Slurred speech Staggered gait Eyes: red, watering, glazed Level of consciousness / awareness Poor coordination Loud
Belligerent Argumentative Fighting/hostile Change in personality Knowing # of drinks consumed Other inappropriate conduct Other signs?
Checking ID’s
Acceptable ID’sMN Statute 340A.503 Subd. 6
Proof of age for purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages may be established only by one of the following:1. A valid drivers license or identification card issued by
Minnesota, another state, or a province of Canada and including the photograph and date of birth of the licensed person
2. A valid military identification card issued by the United States Department of Defense
3. A valid passport issued by the United States or 4. In the case of foreign national, by a valid passport5. Tribal ID
Minnesota DL and ID Adult and Minor
Canadian ID’s
Military ID’s
Passport Book + Passport Card
Canadian Passport
Mexican Passport
Tribal ID’s
ID Checking Guide
P.L.A.N. to Check ID’s
P: Photo MatchL: Legal Age to BuyA: Acceptable ID Appearance and
conditionN: Not Expired Card
Clipped ID’s
Alcohol Restriction
Serve Smart
Refuse to serve intoxicated customers
Refuse to serve under age customers
Refuse to allow intoxicated customers into your event
Refuse to allow impaired customers to leave your business and driveDo your part in keeping our roads and our communities
safe!
Thank You!