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Bartenders

Bartenders prepare and serve drinks to customers in bars and restaurants.

Did you know there are more than 1,000 drink recipes? Those who have been pouring drinks for years are practically encyclopedias of wine, beer, and spirits. Bartenders also prepare mixed drinks to match customers' specific orders.

Bartenders are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$8.94 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   1.8%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Collect payment and operate a cash register.
  • Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol and try to stop them from drinking more.
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Job Title Examples:

 Mixologist, 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.