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Bartenders

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth
  • Numerous Job Openings

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

What you’d do

  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
  • Collect money for drinks served.
  • Balance cash receipts.
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
  • Attempt 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.
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
  • Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Persuasion

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • Banquet Bartender
  • Bar Captain
  • Bartender
  • Mixologist

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