Bartenders
Also called: Bartender, Bar Manager, Mixologist, Bar Captain
What they do:
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
On the job, you would:
- Collect money for drinks served.
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- psychology
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business.
leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Social Orientation
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Point of sale POS software
- ICVERIFY software
- Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Data base user interface and query software
- AZZ CardFile software
Education
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Bartender
Job Outlook
![Bright Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002162803im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/outlook0.png)
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002162803im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_sal.png)
$18,850
per year, on average
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