# Bartenders

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

- Code: 35-3011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 35-3011)
- Family: [Food Preparation & Serving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-35), one of its 18 occupations
- Tasks: 20 tasks (16 core and 4 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-3011.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/35-3011.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.  
   Core task · Task 2227 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
2. Collect money for drinks served.  
   Core task · Task 2223 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
3. Balance cash receipts.  
   Core task · Task 2225 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
4. Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.  
   Core task · Task 2224 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
5. Clean bars, work areas, and tables.  
   Core task · Task 2230 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
6. 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.  
   Core task · Task 2226 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
7. Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.  
   Core task · Task 2228 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
8. Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.  
   Core task · Task 2229 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2017
9. Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.  
   Core task · Task 2237 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
10. Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.  
   Core task · Task 18735 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
11. Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.  
   Core task · Task 2232 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
12. Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.  
   Core task · Task 2231 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
13. Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.  
   Core task · Task 2235 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
14. Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.  
   Core task · Task 2234 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
15. Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.  
   Core task · Task 2236 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
16. Create drink recipes.  
   Core task · Task 2241 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017
17. Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.  
   Supplemental task · Task 2238 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
18. Order or requisition liquors and supplies.  
   Supplemental task · Task 2233 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
19. Plan bar menus.  
   Supplemental task · Task 2239 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2017
20. Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.  
   Supplemental task · Task 2240 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2017

## More in Food Preparation & Serving

- [Baristas](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-3023.01): 19 tasks
- [Chefs and Head Cooks](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-1011.00): 21 tasks
- [Cooks, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2019.00): no tasks listed
- [Cooks, Fast Food](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2011.00): 19 tasks
- [Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2012.00): 17 tasks
- [Cooks, Private Household](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2013.00): 13 tasks
- [Cooks, Restaurant](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2014.00): 20 tasks
- [Cooks, Short Order](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2015.00): 11 tasks
- [Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-9011.00): 23 tasks
- [Dishwashers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-9021.00): 13 tasks
- [Fast Food and Counter Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-3023.00): 27 tasks
- [First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-1012.00): 26 tasks
- [Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-9099.00): no tasks listed
- [Food Preparation Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-2021.00): 31 tasks
- [Food Servers, Nonrestaurant](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-3041.00): 14 tasks
- [Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-9031.00): 21 tasks
- [Waiters and Waitresses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/35-3031.00): 25 tasks

## Where this comes from

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