Detailed Report: Starting a Bar and Restaurant Business Operations

This report provides a comprehensive guide to establishing a bar and restaurant business, covering crucial aspects of the startup process. It details the procedures for obtaining a company name and ABN, building regulations, planning permits, and third-party liability insurance. The report also delves into health and safety regulations, liquor license requirements, and taxation obligations. It outlines the necessary legal advice and compliance needs, along with potential risks, penalties, and the importance of specialist services. Furthermore, the report includes strategies for monitoring compliance, such as policy implementation, internal audits, staff training, and contingency plans. It also offers a mapping to workplace planning and an implementation process, providing a complete overview for aspiring entrepreneurs. The report is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the hospitality industry and ensure a successful business launch.

Running head: HOTEL BUSINESS 1
Starting a Bar and Restaurant Business
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ASSESSMENT 1.............................................................................................................................4
SETTING UP A HOTEL BUSINESS.............................................................................................4
Company Name & ABN..................................................................................................................4
Building Regulations.......................................................................................................................6
Planning permits..............................................................................................................................9
Third Party Liability Insurance......................................................................................................11
Health and safety regulations.........................................................................................................13
Liquor License Regulations...........................................................................................................15
Taxation Requirement...................................................................................................................18
Legal Advice Required..................................................................................................................20
Any Compliance Need...................................................................................................................22
Risks Penalties and Consequences of Non compliance.................................................................25
Specialists Services........................................................................................................................27
ASSESSMENT 2...........................................................................................................................29
A way to Monitor Compliance......................................................................................................29
a) Policy..................................................................................................................................29
Internal Audits as appropriate........................................................................................................30
Staff Training.................................................................................................................................32
Dissemination of Information........................................................................................................33
Contingency Plan for missed compliance......................................................................................35
Mapping to Workplace Planning Including Management Planning..........................................36
Implementation Process.................................................................................................................38
References......................................................................................................................................40

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ASSESSMENT 1
SETTING UP A HOTEL BUSINESS
Company Name & ABN
1) How to obtain
Company Name
i. For the business name registration go to the business name registration link (ASIC, 2017)
and check for availability of the business name
ii. Connect to ASIC and log in to your account
iii. You need the Australian Business Register (ABN)
iv. If you do not have an account, it means it is your first time to log in so you need an ASIC
key. From the top page, select the Licenses and Registration and connect to the page
v. Enter the proposed business name read the information and “Get started”.
vi. Enter ABN and click “ Next “then click on the eligibility
vii. Review your application for correct details and complete the declaration
viii. Make payment
Make sure that you pay for the registration in 10 days to avoid cancellation.
2. Why is it necessary?

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Company name: It directs customers to your location, and allows your customers to direct
others to your business. A business name defines your business type, what you sell and it
connects you to the right investors. It also shapes your trademark design.
ASIC Connect: It helps you get started in business registration for a business name, audits,
licenses and updates
ABN number: It connects you to the Australian Securities and investments (ASIC) account
that adds your business in the Australian business registry. It helps you to establish your
identity and obtain a password for business updates and application downloads
3. Who are the Authorities?
Company Name: The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)
Business Name: Australian Business License Information Services, Australian Business,
SMSF auditor (checks for compliance with legal obligation, supervision for guidance and
regulation) and AFS representative (provides portal for ASIC, notifications and financial
services
4) What are the Cost?
Business name fee: $ 35 annually and $ 82 per 3 years
Business Review: $ 35 annually and $ 82 per 3 years
Business updates: No charges
Business cancellation: No fee

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Business name transfer: $ 35 annually and $ 82 per 3 years
Payments can be in cash, invoice request (Australian Business Register), Visa, or MasterCard. A
refund if available in case a business registration fails.
5. Application Form
Attached in the Appendix is an application form for business registration with all details required
6. Any Other Documents
ASIC Connect account
ABN (Australian Business Number)
ACN (Australian Company Number)
Building Regulations
1) How to obtain
i. Design a plan that abides by the standards for designs and constructions that
cover the development and the alterations for every building
ii. You need to use documentation that is in line with the guidelines of construction
iii. Get a Permit number
iv. Find a building classification code for the type of business
2) Why is it necessary?

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Plan: Consult an approved inspector before you start building because this is a controlled
building. Your plan needs compliance in terms of its, structure, fire management plan, resistance
to contaminants and moisture as well as toxic substances.
Compliance Certificate (documentation): Check the ventilation, sanitation area, water efficiency,
power and energy conservation, and security details. The compliance must also highlight
accessibility in the building, material and artistry as well as building safety from collapse. The
physical structure also needs a good communication network, preferably a high-speed electronic
network.
Permit number: Ensures that the building regulation involves energy usage, accessibility factors,
health and safety. Facilitates for the building insurance
Building classification code (Commercial Building Registration form): Acknowledges type of
building and its use
3) Who are the Authorities?
Australian Building Codes Board
Building Approval Board
Local Building Authority
Building Practitioners (Registered commercial builders, Surveyors, engineers, project managers,
supervisors)

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4) What are the Cost?
Building Registration fees: (Depends on modification, protection works and general). Temporary
occupation fee is $196.52 and unlimited domestic builder at $946.20. Limited builder is at
$751.70 and annual fees of $ 250.20, $428 for five years and mutual fees at $ 250.20. Discounted
rates available.
Building Permit levy: (Based on cost of building work)
Plumbing fees: from $ 33.50
Plumbing licensing & Registration fees: $ 54.60 for application fee, up to $303 for annual fees
and $342.84 for 3-year licensing fee and $25.32 monthly fee. Fees includes temporary
registration, assessment, gas assessment ($59.23) and compliance certification ($33.50)
Security payment: Depends on contract
Payments can be in cash, invoice request (Australian Business Register), Visa, or MasterCard. A
refund if available in case a business registration fails.
5. Application Form
Attached in the Appendix is an application form for commercial builder registration
6. Any Other Documents
Liability Insurance
Site plan

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Technical construction plan
There are different regulation from planning permission but both are necessary for the project (In
Steier, & In Patel, 2016).
Planning permits
Planning permit and building permit
1) How to obtain
i. Go to local planning controls and check planning scheme Zone for commercial use
ii. Review planning information for processes and different types of permits required

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iii. Talk to council planner, and neighbors for professional advice
iv. Fill in application fee and make payments
v. Submit your planning permit application
vi. Allow the council to assess the application
vii. Amend permit scheme if necessary
2) Why is it necessary?
Planning Permit: This is an approval showing the registered building project and its designated
commercial use. It shows legal documentation for conditions of building use such as 24-hour
restaurant operation. It shows the plan layout and method of construction. It covers issues
involved in planning decisions such as local policy strategies in transport, parking, shopping
center, parks and controlled buildings. It also supports environmental safety measure.
Building Permit: It encourages compliance in the, structural fire management, resistance to
contamination, moisture and toxic substances. It facilitates for the compliance certification by
checking the ventilation, sanitation area, water efficiency, power and energy conservation, and
security details. It also checks for accessibility to the building, material and artistry as well as
building safety from collapse. The physical structure needs a good communication network,
preferably a high-speed electronic network.
3) Who are the Authorities?
Local government Planning Authority

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Metropolitan and Regional Offices
Urban Design
Development Approvals
4) What are the Cost?
Depends on planning scheme, type of application and units. Cost per unit is $ 14.22. Planning
permit for use only is at $1265.60, planning certificate is at $312.80 for 89 fee units. Costs also
vary depending on subdivision of land, ministry changes and combined permit.
5. Application Form
Attached in the Appendix is an application form for planning registration
6. Any Other Documents
Certificate of compliance
Construction permit.
Third Party Liability Insurance
1) How to obtain
i. Evaluate your business needs to identify the type of business you need
ii. Peruse through the insurance regulations for asset and revenue insurance, personal,
workers and liability insurance

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iii. Review the information and
iv. Talk to a professional advisor
10 Fill in application fee and make payments
2) Why is it necessary?
Asset/Revenue Insurance: This type of insurance provides safety for your property and finances.
It may cover other people’s property in your location/care. It includes insurance against fire,
damage, machine breakdown, and other
Personal Workers and liability Insurance: It caters for damage or injury, accidents or faults. This
is a risk management plan for the unexpected occurrences in the work place
3) Who are the Authorities?
Approved Insurance companies
Local Authorities
Insurance Council of Australia
4) What are the Cost?
Costs vary according to insurance provider and state
5. Application Form

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Attached in the Appendix is an application form for planning registration
6. Any Other Documents
Asset, personnel and liability covers
Health and safety regulations
1) How to obtain ( Work Health and Safety-WHS)
i) Go to local industry link
ii) Click on industry type and select mandatory insurance & workers compensation or
Food, beverage and catering ( restaurants)
iii) Scroll through outlined regulations (e.g. Food Standards Australia New Zealand-
FSANZ, insurance, Electrical safety, workers health and safety) for compliance
requirements and licensing
iv) Find other personnel protection and work environment regulation e. g smoke free
environment
2) Why is it necessary?
A summary of these could be in two categories:
Employee Safety: It covers contractors, and workers health and safety from injury. It
helps in the retention of employees, increased productivity, minimized injuries and costs of