Occupation: Bartenders

Bartenders

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

35-3011.00 | 20 tasks | 4 job titles

Reported Job Titles

(4)
  • Banquet Bartender
  • Bar Captain
  • Bartender
  • Mixologist

Core Tasks

(16)
  • Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
  • Collect money for drinks served.
  • Balance cash receipts.
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
  • Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
  • Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
  • Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
  • Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
  • Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
  • Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
  • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
  • Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
  • Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
  • Create drink recipes.

Supplemental Tasks

(4)
  • Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
  • Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
  • Plan bar menus.
  • Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.