Bar Attendant

Tourism & Hospitality

ANZSCO ID 431111

Bar Attendants prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in licensed establishments.

Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Bar Attendant. Some workers have a certificate III in hospitality.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior

Prepares, serves and sells cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages.
Cleans and maintains bar service area, coffee-making area and espresso machine.
Collects payment for sales and operates cash registers.
Promotes services and products.
Washes glassware and arranges bottles and glasses.
Taps kegs and attaches supply lines.
Replenishes drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators.
Sells light snacks.
Selects and grinds coffee.

7.7% Growth

28% Full-time Share

$1,038 Avg Pay/Wk

46,500 Workers

24 years Avg Age

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