BARTENDER

Karl Vynz Atazan

Meljee E. Berdon
• A bartender is someone who serves beverages behind a licensed
bar to paying customers. They serve them directly to customers or
through wait staff.
• A bartender can also be called a barkeep or a barmaid.
• The bartender mixes and serves drinks, and the majority of drinks a
bartender is making contain alcohol, such as beer, wine, liquor,
liqueur, coolers and cocktails.
• The bartender is expected to dress appropriately to add to the
atmosphere of the bar.

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 Duties of Bartenders
• Greet customers, give them menus, and inform them about
daily specials
• Take drink orders from customers
• Pour and serve wine, beer, and other drinks and beverages.
Bartenders are expected to be able to mix hundreds of types
of drinks to please any paying customer in a quick, accurate
and unwasteful fashion.
• Mix drinks according to recipes. Bartenders must know about
different varieties and brands of beer, wine, and spirits and
how to serve each.
• Check the identification of customers to ensure that they are
of legal drinking age
• Clean bars, tables, and work areas
• Collect payments from customers and return change
• Manage the operation of the bar, and order and maintain
liquor and bar supplies
• Monitor the level of intoxication of customers
• In some establishments, such as a busy nightclub, the bartender is only
expected to serve the customer a drink and nothing else. In a smaller
place such as a tavern however, the bartender might be expected to be a
good listener, and allow the customers to have a shoulder to cry on. All
bartenders should be friendly however, and enjoy having contact and
communication with customers.
Work Environment for Bartenders
• Bartenders typically work indoors, some work outdoors at
pool or beach bars or at catered events.
• During busy hours, bartenders are under pressure to serve
customers quickly and efficiently while ensuring that no
alcohol is served to minors or overly intoxicated customers.
• Bartenders perform repetitive tasks, and sometimes they lift
heavy kegs of beer and cases of liquor. In addition, the work
can be stressful, particularly when they deal with intoxicated
customers to whom they must deny service.
• Because bartenders often are on the front lines of customer
service in bars and restaurants, a neat appearance may be
important. This is especially in upscale restaurants and bars,
where they may be required to wear uniforms.
 How to Become One
• What kind of training is required to become a bartender?
• Most bartenders don’t complete formal training for their jobs.
Bartenders may teach themselves or learn on the job by
working as a bartender helper or assistant.
• Some bartenders go to bartending schools to receive their
initial training. Bartending schools exist across the United
States, and experts recommend choosing one that is licensed
by your state’s department of education and offers programs
that take at least 40 hours to complete.
• They may also learn about health and safety issues, working
with cash registers, and interviewing for bartender positions.
• How long does it take to become a bartender?
• There is no one strict path to becoming a bartender, and you could
begin working as a bartender as soon as you meet your state’s age
requirements. Some states set the minimum age for bartenders at
18, while others require bartenders to be at least 21 years old.
• What are the long term career prospects for bartenders?
Bartenders who gain working experience will be more likely to land
lucrative jobs with busy, successful bars and restaurants. Some
bartenders may advance into restaurant management or even open
their own bars.
Important Qualities for Bartenders
• Communication skills. Bartenders must listen carefully to their
customers' orders, explain drink and food items, and make menu
recommendations. They also should be able to converse with
customers on a variety of subjects and create a friendly and
welcoming environment.
• Customer-service skills. Bartenders must have good customer-
service skills to ensure repeat business.
• Decision making skills. Bartenders must be able to make good
decisions. For example, they should be able to detect intoxicated
and underage customers and deny service to those individuals.
• Physical stamina. Bartenders spend hours on their feet walking and
standing while preparing drinks and serving customers.
• Physical strength. Bartenders should be able to lift and carry heavy
cases of liquor, beer, and other bar supplies—cases that often
weigh up to 50 pounds.
Questions:
1. What is Bartender?
2. Give at least 3 duties of bartenders?
3. What is the other name of bartender?
4-5. Give at least 2 important qualities of
bartender?