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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Bar Attendant

2.	Bar Captain

3.	Bar Manager

4.	Bar Tender

5.	Barkeep

6.	Barkeeper

7.	Barmaid

8.	Barman

9.	Bartender

10.	Bartender Extra

11.	Bartender Server

12.	Drink Mixer

13.	Mixologist

14.	Server

15.	Taproom Attendant

16.	Waitress

Job Tasks

	Collect money for drinks served. Process customer bills or payments.

	Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Enforce rules or regulations.

	Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. Clean tableware.

	Balance cash receipts. Balance receipts.

	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. Enforce rules or regulations. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

	Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws. Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

	Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer. Serve food or beverages.

	Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. Take customer orders.

	Clean bars, work areas, and tables. Clean food service areas.

	Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Mix ingredients.

	Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar. Manage food service operations or parts of operations.

	Order or requisition liquors and supplies. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders. Coordinate activities of food service staff.

	Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar. Serve food or beverages.

	Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks. Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

	Plan bar menus. Plan menu options.

	Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats. Cook foods.

	Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them. Enforce rules or regulations.

	Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays. Arrange tables or dining areas.

	Create drink recipes. Create new recipes or food presentations.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Bartenders
	Bartenders mix drinks and serve them directly to customers or through wait staff.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Bartenders
	Bartenders work at restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, and other food service and drinking establishments. During busy hours, they are under pressure to serve customers quickly and efficiently. They often work late evenings, weekends, and holidays. About 4 in 10 worked part time in 2014.

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