Structure Every Shift Even When You’re Not There.

The Dive Bar Academy Checklist System:

Stop wondering if the work is actually getting done.

Built for bars doing under $2M/year that need rhythm, not more reports.

Built by Bar Owners, Proven in the Field

“After 15 years owning and running three completely different concepts - a sports bar, a craft-beer and wine lounge, and even a bikini bar! I got tired of spreadsheets, guesswork, and managers doing things ‘their way.’ Dive Bar Academy is everything I wish I’d had back then - simple, repeatable systems that actually work in real bars.”
— David Corbitt (Formerly Dive Bar Dave), Founder, Dive Bar Academy

  • 15 years of ownership experience

  • Designed systems inside working bars - not corporate labs

  • Now consulting from Mexico, helping owners streamline and scale remotely

  • Passionate about communities - that’s why our free Dive Bar Forum exists

  • Sharing real tools, not theories - spreadsheets, templates, and checklists that save time and money

Stop Managing CHAOS Start Running Systems That WORK

Common Problems - Simple Fixes

BACK OFFICE IN CHAOS?

  • Staff "pencil-whips" paper logs while sitting on their phones.

  • No photo proof that side-work or cleaning actually happened.

  • You find out the beer cooler wasn't stocked three days too late.

  • Every manager has their "own way" of running a shift.

  • You’re babysitting adults instead of growing your business.

DIVE BAR ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

  • QR-Code Simplicity - No app logins or "Tech Hell".

  • Photo-Verification for total staff accountability.

  • Real-time "Flag" Alerts for missed tasks and errors.

  • Google Form Powered - Pay once, Zero Subscriptions.

  • Shift Playbooks that work even when you aren't there.

LACK OF UNITY?

  • Opening staff blames closing staff for "missing" work.

  • Managers swear "everything is fine" while the bar is a mess.

  • Maintenance and cleaning tasks always slip through the cracks.

  • Standards drop the second you walk out the front door.

  • Communication is scattered across texts, sticky notes, and texts.

How The System Works

In 4 Steps

Scan & Go

No "Tech Hell

Your staff scans a QR code taped to the well or the walk-in. No passwords to forget, no apps to download, and no excuses. It’s a live "Playbook" that changes based on the shift.

The (anti) Clip Board

Photo Proof

Tired of finding out the "cleaned" bathrooms are actually a biohazard? For critical tasks cleaning, line checks, or stocking staff snaps a quick photo. You get eyeballs on the work without leaving your house.

Instant

Red Flags

You don't have time to read 50 "completed" tasks. Our dashboard only shows you what DIDN'T happen. If the opening side-work isn't flagged green by 4:00 PM, you get an alert. You manage the fire before it starts.

The Digital

Paper Trail:

Stop the "he-said, she-said" during manager meetings. You have a rolling history of exactly who did what (and who skipped what) with a time-stamped audit trail.

SOME OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: Will this make my managers’ jobs harder?

No. The Checklist System is designed to remove the "Manager Roulette" of different styles and excuses. By replacing messy paper logs with QR-code simplicity, your managers spend less time chasing staff and more time running the floor. It gives them a clear "Playbook" so they aren't constantly asking you what to do next.

Q3: Is there a monthly subscription fee?

Zero. Most management apps trap you in a $99/mo "tech hell" subscription that your staff eventually stops using. This is a Google Form-powered system—you pay once and own the tools forever. No hidden fees, no seat licenses, and no complicated software updates. If your team can scan a QR code, they can use this.

Q2: How do I know the work is actually done?

Photo Proof. Unlike paper checklists that get "pencil-whipped" at the end of a shift, our system requires photos for critical tasks like line checks or bathroom cleaning. You get a live Status Board that flags missing work in real-time, allowing you to manage by exception from anywhere without having to be physically present.

Q4: What if my staff is "old school" or tech-resistant?

It’s foolproof. We built this for the dive bar environment where speed is everything. There are no app logins or passwords to remember. Staff simply scans a code, snaps a photo, and hits submit. It creates instant accountability for the team and a digital paper trail for you, so standards never drop when you walk out the door.

CHECKLIST SYSTEM

$199

LIMITED TIME OFFER

$300 VALUE

  • One-Click Custom Checklist Generation

  • Automated Morning Manager Exception Reports

  • Private Owner-Only Management Task Portal

  • Zero Monthly Software Subscription Fees

  • Front and Back House Operation Templates

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Everything You Need to Run Your Bar on Autopilot.

Take total control of your bar’s operations. This one-click system organizes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks for every shift, sending managers a morning report so you know exactly what didn't get done.

Just Added!!! DAILY CHECKLIST REPORT

  • Instant "What Got Missed" Morning Summary

  • Eliminate Guesswork and Staff Excuses

  • Delivered Directly to Manager Inboxes

  • Passionate about communities - that’s why our free Dive Bar Forum exists

  • Time-Stamped Proof of Task Completion

  • Total Oversight Without Micromanagement

Finally - A Back Office System Designed for Real Bars. Without Inventory!

"Bars don’t fail from poor service; they fail from a lack of systems. Dive Bar Academy gives your team a playbook that runs the floor so you don't have to."

@David Corbitt, Founder, Dive Bar Academy

Most bar owners aren’t bad at managing, they’re just spread too thin.

Traditional paper logs and messy clipboards were designed for office managers with time to kill, not small bars where the owner is busy covering shifts and putting out fires.

The Dive Bar Academy: Checklist System replaces that chaos with a QR-code workflow your staff can execute in minutes.

Your team scans, completes, and provides photo-proof of work, so your standards stay high even when you aren't there to supervise.

★★★★★ Real Results, Real Bars - Not Theory

Our early members are currently implementing the system inside working bars.

We’ll be sharing video walkthroughs, screenshots, and real before/after numbers as bars go live.

"What impressed me was how practical this is it’s not flashy, it just works."

Auggies Bar & Grill

Southern CA

"Es un sistema sencillo y bien pensado. No complica la operación; la ordena."

Tacos El Gordo

Puerto Vallarta, MX

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This Isn’t Just About Checklists.

The Roadmap to a Self-Running Bar

The Goal: We’ve already built the Staff Training & Marketing Funnels to plug directly into this workflow. But this isn't about collecting systems, it’s about taking your life back.

The Point: You didn’t open a bar to spend 80 hours a week babysitting adults and scrubbing floors. You did it to build something that lasts.

The Wrap-Up: Get your staff in rhythm, get your time back, and let’s turn your bar into a business that actually works for you.

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