Mixes and serves drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
This career is part of the Hospitality and Tourism cluster Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services pathway.
A person in this career:
- 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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