![]() A new sandwich prep station was built inside the kitchen area. Getting new glassware and kitchenware was another top priority. He also installed a state-of-the-art POS system and updated the outdoor signage. A master chef also assisted the existing kitchen staff with best practices, as well as coming up with new, inventive dishes.įurthermore, Taffer provided important management and leadership tips to the staff. Several new cocktails were created and added to the menu. The Bar Rescue team brought in some key players to help remedy Cork & Keg's problematic issues.įirst, a professional mixologist trained the bar staff on their drink-making skills. Taffer pointed out other negative observations, including major kitchen infractions, foul-tasting beer, and poor branding on the outside of the brewhouse. Co-owner, Ed Komperda was even caught sipping some beer and enjoying a game of pool when Taffer surprised them in person after watching from a hidden camera. It was also clear that the bar was very disorganized - but especially the management side of things. Right off the bat, he noticed that the employees had no formal training. ![]() The season 8 episode titled “Pool House Rock" began with Taffer secretly watching how the bar was being operated. With his Bar Rescue crew alongside for support, hospitality expert, Jon Taffer brought his knowledge, expertise, and big personality to the small-town tavern to help get them back on track. At the rate things were going, the Komperda's would have likely had to close the Castle Rock pub in the next few months. ![]() Additionally, the inexperienced owners were losing nearly four thousand dollars a month in sales. ![]()
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