Job Duties for Bartenders
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
- Collect payment for beverages and record sales
- Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
- Clean bar area and wash glassware
- Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
- May hire and dismiss staff.
Working Conditions for Bartenders
Work takes place standing for extended periods in an indoor or outdoor sheltered bar.
Alternate Job Titles
- Bar Attendant
- Bar Steward
- Barkeeper
- Barmaid
- Barman/barwoman
- Bartender
- Bartenders Supervisor
- Beer Barman/woman
- Head Barmaid
- Head Barman/barwoman
- Head Bartender
- Lounge Supervisor-bartender
- Managing Bartender
- Service Bartender
- Tapman/woman
- Bar Attendant
- Bar Steward
- Bartender
- Head Bartender