Element 2: Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues
for the hospitality industry 62
© ASEAN 2012 Trainee Manual Maintain hospitality industry knowledge The above are just the basics of safe food handling
– more detailed information relating to safe food handling practices is presented in the unit Comply with workplace hygiene procedures.
Basics of liquor legislation Businesses and employees are required to:
Not serve intoxicated customers Not serve minors with alcohol
– subject to situations where the law allows
this to happen for example, in countries and/or situations where it is legal to serve minors with alcohol while they are partaking in a meal and are in the company of a parent, guardian or spouse Comply with designated trading hours
– for the sale and supply of liquor Serve alcohol responsibly to avoid intoxication by patrons Monitor patron behaviour and levels of intoxication and refuse service where necessary. The above represent generic obligations and more detailed information must be obtained from legislation of the host country.
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