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Bartender What They Do

Mixes and serves drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Cleans glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Collects money for drinks served.
Balances cash receipts.
Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Cleans bars, work areas, and tables.
Attempts 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.
Takes beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Serves wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Plans, organizes, and controls the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
Stocks bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.

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People who do this job report that:

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation involves bending or twisting your body more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves walking or running more than one-third of the time

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