Bartenders

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

Job Task

• Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Collect money for drinks served.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Prepare appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
• Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
• 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.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Check identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
• Create drink recipes.
• Plan bar menus.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
• Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.

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