hospitality Beverage consulting

Hospitality Beverage Services

Built for Real Service. Designed to Perform

Most venues already offer cocktails — but very few have the systems or team performance to support them properly.

At CJ Drinks, the focus is simple: building cocktail menus, training teams, and refining service systems so drinks are delivered quickly, consistently, and profitably — even during high-pressure service.

This isn’t theory. It’s built around real environments, real teams, and real service.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience across both high-end and local hospitality venues, along with formal qualifications including WSET Level 2 in Wine, WSET Level 2 in Spirits, and International Tequila Academy Level 1, CJ Drinks brings a practical, real-world approach to beverage development and team performance.

Chris has also designed cocktail menus for a range of establishments across Christchurch and collaborated with distilleries to create cocktails that not only showcase their products, but perform in real service

These drinks don't just look good - they sell and work under pressure 

What This Looks Like

Every venue is different, so support is tailored — but typically includes:

• Cocktail menu development designed for real service

• Service flow and bar efficiency optimisation

• Staff training focused on consistency and confidence

• Drink costing and profitability improvement

• Ongoing support and seasonal menu evolution

Training, Done in Real Service

Training is delivered within the context of real service — not theory.

The focus is on helping your team move faster, work smarter, and deliver drinks consistently under pressure — not just when it’s quiet, but when it actually matters.

This is about building confidence behind the bar, reducing errors, and creating a level of consistency your customers can rely on.

Let’s Talk

Every venue is different, so it starts with a conversation.

If you’re looking to refine your cocktail menu, improve service flow, or build a more consistent and confident bar team, we can map out what makes the most sense for your space.

A full breakdown of packages and pricing is available on request — feel free to get in touch and I’ll send it through.