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Bartenders: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2017.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 2227 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Core · Task 2223 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Collect money for drinks served.
Core · Task 2225 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Balance cash receipts.
Core · Task 2224 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Core · Task 2230 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Core · Task 2226 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
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 2228 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Core · Task 2229 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Core · Task 2237 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
Core · Task 18735 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
Core · Task 2232 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
Core · Task 2231 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Core · Task 2235 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
Core · Task 2234 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
Core · Task 2236 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Core · Task 2241 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Create drink recipes.
Supplemental · Task 2238 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
Supplemental · Task 2233 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
Supplemental · Task 2239 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Plan bar menus.
Supplemental · Task 2240 · 07/2017 · Incumbent
Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
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