bartender

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Tasks

• Clean bar area and wash glassware
• Serve food or snacks
• Advise on wine selection
• Provide recommendations on drink selections
• Collect cash, credit/debit cards or other payment for beverages
• Operate cash register
• Record and balance beverage sales
• Store beverage and food products
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player