PSOC Unit group 5132 — Bartenders

Bartenders prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks directly to customers over a bar or counter, or through waiters. Their tasks include: a) taking beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons; b) preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar; c) washing used glassware, cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, tea and coffee-making areas and equipment such as espresso machines; d) collecting payment for sales, operating cash registers and balancing cash receipts; e) tapping kegs and attaching supply lines; f) assisting in keeping bar properly stocked and arranging bottles and glasses; g) checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol; h) taking steps to limit problems related to excessive drinking such, as persuading customers to stop drinking, declining further service and ordering transportation; i) mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks; j) serving snacks or other food items to customers at the bar. Examples of the occupations classified here: Bar helper, Bar keeper, Barmaid, Bartender Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Waiter - 5131

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