Barista vs Bartender

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Pay

Barista

$17.00 typical, an hour

Most Baristas earn $15.00 to $20.00 an hour.

From 531 postings that list pay

6,141 open jobs now

Barista salaries Barista jobs

Bartender

$17.00 typical, an hour

Most Bartenders earn $11.18 to $20.95 an hour.

From 505 postings that list pay

7,387 open jobs now

Bartender salaries Bartender jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Baristas and Bartenders.

What each one does

Barista

  • Prepare and serve coffee drinks and food items according to recipes.
  • Greet customers and provide friendly, prompt service.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system and process customer transactions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked work area.
  • Follow food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
  • Handle cash and provide correct change to customers.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Bartender

  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.
  • Process payments accurately using a point-of-sale system.
  • Verify guest identification and follow responsible alcohol service procedures.
  • Restock bar supplies, glassware, garnishes, and other items as needed.
  • Follow recipes, portion standards, and beverage presentation guidelines.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Barista

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
  • Cash Handling 3 in 10 postings
  • Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings

More common in Barista postings

  • Barista Operations 3 in 10 postings
  • Cash Register Operations 2 in 10 postings
  • Coffee Equipment 2 in 10 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
  • Stocking 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Service 1 in 10 postings

Bartender

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
  • Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings

More common in Bartender postings

  • Bartending 6 in 10 postings
  • Alcohol Service 3 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings
  • Cocktail Crafting 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Barista

  • Starbucks Barista - PT

    Highgate Hotels
    Pay not stated Las Vegas, NV, US
    Customer ServiceCash HandlingCash Register OperationsCoaching
    1 day ago
    Apply

  • Starbucks Barista

    Creation system
    Pay not stated Meridian, ID, United States
    Food SafetyCustomer ServiceFood ServiceSafety and SanitationCoffee Equipment
    today
    Apply

  • Starbucks Barista

    Creation system
    Pay not stated Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Food SafetyCustomer ServiceFood ServiceSafety and SanitationCoffee Equipment
    today
    Apply

Bartender

  • Bartender-2

    Reitmr
    $18 - $21/hr Employer stated
    New York, New York, United States of America
    Cash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp today
    Apply

  • Bartender-1

    Reitmr
    $18 - $21/hr Employer stated
    New York, New York, United States of America
    Cash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp today
    Apply

  • Bartender

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Pay not stated Mclean, Virginia, United States of America
    Customer ServicePOS Systems
    today
    Apply

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