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• Bar Attendant • Cashier
• Food and Beverage Manager • Head Waiter
• Host/Hostess
• Restaurant Manager
Bartender
Occupation Code: 5132
Alternative titles: Bar Attendant, Barista, Mixologist
Job description and duties
Bartenders are responsible for preparing drink orders, either directly from customers at the bar or through Food and Beverage Servers who place orders. A Bartender is typically expected to:
• Greet customers
• Make sure that customers are of legal
drinking age
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-
alcoholic drinks
• Prepare and keep the bar area clean
• Clean tables and other work areas
• Wash glassware and utensils
• Ensure there are adequate and sufficient
supplies Jobsplus
• Prepare bills, take payment, operate the till • Occasionally serve snacks and other food
items at the bar
• Monitor customers’ intoxication levels
Work environment
Bartenders work at restaurants, bars, hotels, cafeterias, clubs and other venues used for different events, such as weddings. Although most Bartenders work indoors, some might work outdoors near pool areas or beach bars or at catered events. The work can be physically demanding since Bartenders remain standing most of the time and are sometimes required to lift and carry heavy kegs and crates.
Full-time and part-time work opportunities are available. Bartenders may be required to work different hours each week. Working during evenings, weekends and public holidays is normally required.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
841
Share of foreigners (2017)
46%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+14%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,500
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