Est. 2021 · Members in 40+ countries
Pour it · Bars, restaurants & visitors

Bartender

Makes and serves drinks, creates a welcoming atmosphere and keeps the bar running.

  • LevelEntry
  • Pay (relative)●●●● Moderate pay
  • Typical employersBars, restaurants, hotels and clubs

What you’ll do

  • Prepare classic and signature cocktails
  • Serve beer, wine and spirits legally and responsibly
  • Keep the bar stocked, clean and organised
  • Take payments and manage tabs
  • Recommend drinks and engage guests
  • Check ID and refuse service when required

What you’ll bring

  • Speed and consistency
  • Product knowledge
  • Communication
  • Calm under pressure

Background

No formal qualification required, but bar courses and responsible-service certificates help.

Credentials that help

Outlook

Large demand worldwide; craft cocktail bars pay and develop talent best.

Where it leads

Senior bartender, head bartender, bar manager.

A day in the life

Pre-shift prep, a busy service and a spotless close-down.

A representative job description, not a live vacancy. To find openings, check employers’ careers pages, hospitality job boards and industry networks.