Bartender vs Dishwasher

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Pay

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

Dishwasher

$17.50 typical, an hour

Most Dishwashers earn $16.00 to $18.50 an hour.

From 1,674 postings that list pay

9,010 open jobs now

Dishwasher salaries Dishwasher jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Bartenders and Dishwashers.

What each one does

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

Dishwasher

  • Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dish area.
  • Remove trash and recycling from the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Sweep, mop, and clean kitchen floors and workspaces.
  • Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Bartender

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings

More common in Bartender postings

  • Bartending 6 in 10 postings
  • Alcohol Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
  • Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings
  • Cocktail Crafting 1 in 10 postings

Dishwasher

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 20 postings

More common in Dishwasher postings

  • Dishroom Operations 4 in 10 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 2 in 10 postings
  • Dishware Handling 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Kitchen Management 1 in 15 postings
  • Stocking 1 in 30 postings
  • Food Handler Certifications 1 in 30 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Bartender

  • $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
  • $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

Dishwasher

  • Dishwasher

    Original Hooters
    Pay not stated The Villages, FL
    Safety and Sanitation
    today
    Apply
  • Restaurant Dishwasher

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    $15 - $19.53/hr Employer stated
    Troy, Michigan, United States of America
    Safety and Sanitation
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Dishwasher-No Weekends!!

    Creative Dining Services
    $14/hr Employer stated
    Lansing, MI, 48951
    Safety and Sanitation
    3 hours ago
    Apply

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