Bartender vs Food Service Worker
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Pay
Bartender
$16.50 typical, an hour
Most Bartenders earn $11.50 to $20.95 an hour.
From 432 postings that list pay
7,536 open jobs now
Food Service Worker
$17.50 typical, an hour
Most Food Service Workers earn $16.00 to $19.85 an hour.
From 997 postings that list pay
11,276 open jobs now
Food Service Workers typically earn about $1.00 more an hour than Bartenders.
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
Food Service Worker
- Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes.
- Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Deliver meals to residents or customers in a timely manner.
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean dining rooms and kitchen areas.
- Stock supplies and organize kitchen work areas.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Asked for in both
- Customer Service1 in 10 Bartender postings, 2 in 10 Food Service Worker postings
- Food Safety1 in 10 Bartender postings, 3 in 10 Food Service Worker postings
More common in Bartender postings
- Bartending6 in 10
- Alcohol Service3 in 10
- Cash Handling2 in 10
- Beverage Preparation1 in 10
- Guest Service1 in 10
- POS Systems1 in 10
- Cocktail Crafting1 in 10
More common in Food Service Worker postings
- Food Preparation3 in 10
- Food Service3 in 10
- Safety and Sanitation2 in 10
- Infection Control1 in 10
- Preparing meals1 in 10
- Portion Control1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Bartender
- High School Diploma1 in 10
Food Service Worker
- High School Diploma3 in 10
- Food Service Worker Certificate1 in 10
Open jobs
Bartender
Bartender
The Capital Grille$4/hr Employer statedLocation // Track that general location suggestion has been cleared this session function geolocationCleared(sessionLocationData) { fetch(`/locations/autogeolocationcleared/34.201.21.245`, { method: 'POST' }) .then(response => { if (response.ok) {} else { console.error("Request failed:", response.status); } }) .catch(err => console.error("Error:", err)); } document.addEventListener("bingAutoSuggestScriptReady", function () { const crosshairButton = document.querySelector('.search-find-me'); const shouldAutoSuggest = true; const hasQueryParams = false; const useLocation = false; //Auto-location hasn't been cleared, query params other than UseLocation aren't used if ((shouldAutoSuggest && !hasQueryParams) || useLocation) { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); selectedSuggestion({ formattedSuggestion: "Ashburn, VA", location: { latitude: 39.043800354003906, longitude: -77.48789978027344 } }, true); } else if ($('#geolocation_value').val() === '') { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-location-crosshairs'); crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-times'); selectedSuggestion(null, false); } else { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); } initializeGeolocationInput(crosshairButton, true, shouldAutoSuggest); updateRadiusDropdownState(); }); function trySelectDefaultRadius(radiusDropdown) { const selectedRadius = radiusDropdown.val(); const geoInputVal = $('#geolocation_value').val(); var regionalStateVal = $('#RegionalState').val(); var regionalCountryVal = $('#RegionalCountry').val(); if (geoInputVal === '' || regionalStateVal !== '' || regionalCountryVal !== '') { if (selectedRadius) { radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } return; } if (!selectedRadius || selectedRadius === "") { const dropdownWrapper = radiusDropdown.closest('.ui.dropdown'); if (dropdownWrapper.length > 0) { const defaultValue = dropdownWrapper.find('.menu .item[data-value="0"]'); if (defaultValue.length > 0) { defaultValue.trigger('click'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); } } } } function updateRadiusDropdownState() { const geoInputVal = $('#geolocation_value').val(); var regionalStateVal = $('#RegionalState').val(); var regionalCountryVal = $('#RegionalCountry').val(); const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); const $dropdownWrapper = $radiusDropdown.closest('.ui.dropdown'); if (geoInputVal === '' || regionalStateVal !== '' || regionalCountryVal !== '') { // A radius means nothing without a city, and a disabled one hides its X, so clear it however // the location went away (the X, deleting the text, a state or country pick). if ($radiusDropdown.val()) { $radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } // Disable the native select and the Semantic UI dropdown $radiusDropdown.prop('disabled', true); $dropdownWrapper.addClass('disabled'); } else { $radiusDropdown.prop('disabled', false); $dropdownWrapper.removeClass('disabled'); } } function initializeGeolocationInput(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) { const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); if ($('#geolocation_value') && $radiusDropdown.length > 0) { if ($('#geolocation_value').val() !== '') { trySelectDefaultRadius($radiusDropdown); } } if (!crosshairButton.hasAttribute('data-click-registered')) { crosshairButton.addEventListener('click', () => handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) ); crosshairButton.addEventListener('keypress', function (event) { if (event.key === 'Enter' || event.key === ' ') { event.preventDefault(); handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest); } }); crosshairButton.setAttribute('data-click-registered', 'true'); } if ($('.geolocation').css('align-self') === 'stretch') { $('.input-container').addClass('stretchable'); } } function handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) { const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); const isCrosshairButton = crosshairButton.classList.contains('fa-location-crosshairs'); const isClearButton = crosshairButton.classList.contains('fa-times'); if (includeLocation && isCrosshairButton) { crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-location-crosshairs'); crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); selectedSuggestion({ formattedSuggestion: "Ashburn, VA", location: { latitude: 39.043800354003906, longitude: -77.48789978027344 } }, true); } if (isClearButton) { crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-times'); if (includeLocation) { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-location-crosshairs'); } $('#geolocation_value').val('').trigger('change'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); selectedSuggestion(undefined); if (shouldAutoSuggest === true) { geolocationCleared('34.201.21.245'); } if ($radiusDropdown.length > 0) { $radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } updateRadiusDropdownState(); } document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('searchInputChanged')); }Bartender, Little Palm
Unnamed employerPay not stated Charleston, SC, 29401Customer ServiceBartendingAlcohol Service
Food Service Worker
Kitchen Attendant Full Time
Vi Living$17.06 - $20.01/hr Employer statedNaples, FloridaFood Handler CertificationsDriver's LicenseFood PreparationFood SafetyDietary Aide
Golden Years In-Home Senior CarePay not stated Knoxville, TennesseeInfection ControlFood ServiceFood PreparationPreparing mealsDietary Aide MH Bountiful Hourly
MonumenthgPay not stated Woods Cross, UTPortion ControlLicensure VerificationFingerprintingFood Handler Certifications
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