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Occupation

Bartenders

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

$34,340 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 35-3011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
  2. 02Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
  3. 03Plan bar menus.
  4. 04Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
  5. 05Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
  6. 06Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
  7. 07Collect money for drinks served.
  8. 08Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
  9. 09Create drink recipes.
  10. 10Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
  11. 11Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  12. 12Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.

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What the posting will be called

Banquet BartenderBar CaptainBartenderMixologist

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Knowledge the job leans on

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityMathematicsPersonnel and Human Resources

Skills that carry over from service

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingInstructingTime ManagementNegotiation