Bartenders Salary: How Much Do Bartenders Make ? 2021 Bartenders Salary Guide

Bartenders Salary

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Salary

$23.7K

Growth

8%

Bright Outlook

Bright

Green

No

Bartenders Job Description

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Also known as:

Banquet Bartender, Bar Captain, Bar Manager, Bar Supervisor, Bartender, Mixologist

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$17,780	$19,390	$23,680	$31,390	$46,140
Hourly Wage	$8.55	$9.32	$11.39	$15.09	$22.18

How Much Do Bartenders Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$17,780

$19,390

$23,680

$31,390

$46,140

Hourly Wage

$8.55

$9.32

$11.39

$15.09

$22.18

Bartenders Tasks

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Collect money for drinks served.
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Balance cash receipts.
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Attempt 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.
Attempt 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.
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Plan bar menus.
Create drink recipes.
Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.

What Activities Do Bartenders Do?

Clean tableware.
Process customer bills or payments.
Enforce rules or regulations.
Balance receipts.
Clean food service areas.
Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.
Enforce rules or regulations.
Take customer orders.
Serve food or beverages.
Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
Serve food or beverages.
Coordinate activities of food service staff.
Mix ingredients.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
Enforce rules or regulations.
Arrange tables or dining areas.
Plan menu options.
Create new recipes or food presentations.
Cook foods.

Typical Bartenders Knowledge?

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

What Are Typical Bartenders Abilities?

Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.

What Are Typical Bartenders Skills? 2021

Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.

What Are Typical Bartenders Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising - Occupations with Enterprising interests frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. Many involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	644,100	696,300	8%	123,100

What Is The Projected Employment For Bartenders ? 2021

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

644,100

696,300

8%

123,100

What Is The Required Bartenders Education & Experience? 2021

No formal educational credential
No work experience
Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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