Bartender

Bartenders prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages directly to customers at the bar or fill orders from waiters.

• taking beverage orders from waiters or directly from customers;
• preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar;
• washing used glassware and cleaning and maintaining the bar area, tea and coffee preparation areas and equipment such as coffee machines;
• collecting payments, operating cash registers and filing receipts;
• assisting in stocking the bar and arranging bottles and glasses;
• checking customers' identification to ensure that they meet the requirements for consuming alcohol;
• taking measures to limit problems related to alcohol abuse, including ordering transport;
• mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks;
• serving light meals to customers at the bar.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Bartender