What does a Bartender do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Complete opening, closing, and side-work duties as assigned.
Summed up from 30 recent Bartender job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Bartending 6 in 10 postings
- Alcohol Service 2 in 10 postings
- Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Serving It Right 1 in 20 postings
- Food Handler Certifications 1 in 35 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 40 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 20 postings
- 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Associate degree 1 in 65 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 65 postings
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Is this role in demand?
7,387 open Bartender jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California857 open
- Texas758 open
- Florida631 open
- Virginia331 open
- New York320 open
Typical pay $17.00 an hour (most between $11.18 and $20.95). See the full salary breakdown