Bartenders
Banquet Bartender, Bar Captain, Bartender, Mixologist
What they do:
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
On the job, you would:
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Collect money for drinks served.
- Balance cash receipts.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Memory
- remember words, numbers, pictures, or steps
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Social Orientation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Point of sale POS software
- Focus point of sale POS software
- Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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- Food Preparation Workers
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