Bartenders

Bartenders prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks directly to customers over a bar or counter, or through waiters.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Job Definition

  • Taking beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar
  • Washing used glassware, cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, tea- and coffee-making areas and equipment such as espresso machines
  • Collecting payment for sales, operating cash registers and balancing cash receipts
  • Tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
  • Assisting in keeping the bar properly stocked and arranging bottles and glasses
  • Checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Taking steps to limit problems related to excessive drinking, such as persuading customers to stop drinking, declining further service or ordering transportation
  • Mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
  • Serving snacks or other food items to customers at the bar

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