Hospitality & Tourism
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Bartenders
Average
$21,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$15,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$22,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$30,000
ANNUAL
Bartenders
12,440
Projected job openings through 2028
Bartenders
Degree Recommendations
Bartenders
01
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
02
Collect money for drinks served.
03
Balance cash receipts.
04
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
05
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
06
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.
07
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
08
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
09
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
10
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
Bartenders
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
Hospitality & Tourism
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