Bartender
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
At a Glance
Bartender earns an average of $38,768/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.8 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Cleanliness.
$38,768/yr
High school or GED
1.8 years
59
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Bartenders
Median Wage
$33,530/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.9%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Restaurant Operation
Bartending
Lifting Ability
Sanitation
Cash Handling
Food Safety And Sanitation
Cash Register
Point Of Sale
Food Services
Service Standards
Selling Techniques
Attentive Service
Fine Motor Skills
Managing Intoxication
Customer Complaint Resolution
Food Plating And Presentation
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Cleanliness
Communication
Sales
Professionalism
Management
Greeting Customers
Teamwork
Detail Oriented
Operations
Enthusiasm
Strong Work Ethic
Leadership
Positivity
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