Bartender
Description
Bartenders mix and serve drinks while creating a welcoming atmosphere at the bar. The work involves preparing cocktails and pouring drinks, serving customers, managing the bar and its stock, handling payments, and reading and engaging a room full of people, often at a fast, social pace.
They work in bars, restaurants, hotels, and events. The role suits sociable, quick people with good drink knowledge and a steady manner who can keep service flowing during a rush, connect with customers, and combine the craft of good drinks with the hospitality that keeps a bar lively and welcoming.
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Career path
Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033