interview NZ

Question 1

What is the object of the Act?

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012

Answer 1

The object of that Act is to ensure the SAFE and responsible SALE, SUPPLY, and CONSUMPTION of alcohol and the minimisation of harm caused by its excessive or inappropriate use

Question 2

What type of licenses do your premises have and what does this mean?

Answer 2

ON LICENSE:

OFF LICENSE:

Question 3

What is the designation of your premises and what who does this allow on site?

Answer 3

UNDESIGNATED: Patrons can be any age

SUPERVISED AREA: Patrons can be under 18, but must be with a legal guardian or parent

RESTRICTED: Patrons must be over 18

Question 4

Where must the license be displayed in the premises?

Answer 4

Every holder of an on-licence must display a copy
of the licence, showing the conditions, in the interior
of the premises where it can be easily read by people
entering the premises

Question 5

When you are Duty Manager, what sign must be displayed and where must it be?

Answer 5

My full name on display

Question 6

What are the three acceptable forms of ID? What year was someone who is 18 born?

Answer 6

1. Any current Passport
2. A current NZ Drivers License
3. 18+ Card
4. Current Kiwi access card

Question 7

What is on your host responsibility policy and what is the reason for having one?

Answer 7

1. To provide food options
   - Signage advertising food options
   staff should actively promote food consumption
2. To provide transport options
   - A telephone should be available so people can call alternative safe transport should they need to
   - Contact details for local taxi drivers should be on display for patrons to see
3. Prevent unsafe drinking/intoxication
   - Signage indicating intoxicated patrons will not be served
   - Staff trained to the standard required to execute the sale and supply of alcohol act 2012 e efficiently thus preventing intoxicated patrons
4. Provide non alcoholic beer etc and or low alcoholic beverages
   - Tap water provided free of charge
   - Soft drink, non and low alcoholic beverages advertised and available at the bar point of service
5. To prevent service to prohibited people
   - Staff to ID anyone who looks under the age of 25 to ensure alcohol is not sold or supplied to a minor
   - Staff should know not to sell alcohol to intoxicated patrons as per the act
6. Intention statement
   - The bene t of this is having clear guidelines and rules as to what is acceptable and non acceptable on the premises

Question 8

Name the four main types of licenses?

Answer 8

ON: For sale and supply to consume alcohol on the premises (Tavern)

OFF: To sell alcohol in closed containers to take away and consume in other premises like home (Bottle store)

CLUB: For the sale and supply and consumption on the premises.

SPECIAL: To change conditions of the existing license

Question 9

Have you had to refuse service to someone, how did you handle the situation?

Answer 9

Calm, firm and friendly.

Question 10

When can the Police and the Licensing Inspector enter the premises? Do they need to identify themselves when rst entering the premises?

Answer 10

At any reasonable time (when the premises is open for business)

At any time they believe an offence is being committed on the premises.

NO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES

Question 11

Name two categories of people who can purchase alcohol in a licensed club?

Answer 11

Member

Guest of member

Question 12

Name three types of licenses that allow alcohol to be consumed on the premises?

Answer 12

On License
Club License
Special License

Question 13

Is it an offence to serve a jug? for instance, of bourbon and cola?

Answer 13

Yes, Beer is ok (something to do with ABV/VESSEL ratio

Question 14

Apart from the legal requirement why is it important to provide a range of food on a licensed premises?

Answer 14

prevent intoxication

Question 15

Name three criteria that are considered when applying for a manager’s certificate

Answer 15

Criminal record
Character
References

Question 16

How long can customers remain on hotel or tavern premises after the license period has stopped?

Answer 16

Until close so long as liquor isn’t being served.

Question 17

Define S.C.A.B

Answer 17

Speech

Co - Ordination

Appearance

Behaviour

Question 18

Refusing police entry to inspect licensed premises could result in a fine up to $_______?

Answer 18

$2,000

Question 19

Name two strategies you can use to slow service down if someone, in your opinion, is drinking too quickly.

Answer 19

Buddy System
Act busy
Offer lower abv drinks etc

Question 20

Explain when a minor can drink on a licensed premises?

Answer 20

The person supplying the alcohol is the parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner.

or

The person supplying alcohol has the express consent of the young person’s parent or legal guardian and the alcohol is supplied in a responsible manner.

Question 21

What action would you take should you find an intoxicated person on the premises?

Answer 21

Help to sober them up with food and water/soft drinks. Stop serving alcohol and call them an Uber or taxi or sober friend to take them home.

Question 22

Name four conditions that would be found on an On-licence:

Answer 22

Conditions as follows:

• Food
• Low and non alcoholic drinks
• Provision and promotion of safe alternative transport options
• Designated areas, strategies to prevent sales to prohibited persons

Question 23

What is a restricted area?

Answer 23

An area reserved for 18+ people

Question 24

When should food, non alcohol and low alcohol beverages be available in a licensed premises?

Answer 24

All day every day you are operating (On license, Club License, Special License)