Job Description
Bar Attendants service restaurant, cafes, pubs and events by providing beverages to patrons. They assist to clean and clear the bar area and ensure customer satisfaction.
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Hours
Bar attendants often work late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Nearly half of all bar attendants work part time.
Qualifications
You don’t need any educational qualifications to work as a Bar Attendant, you will need some certificates to get you started. TAFE is a great place to start researching.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Responsible Service of Gambling if you’re going to work in an establishment that has gaming machines, or to broaden your options for environments you’re licensed to work in.
- Alternatively, consider completing a qualification in hospitality, such as a Certificate III in Hospitality, which will include bar training as part of the curriculum.
Attributes
- Self-Motivator
- Communicator
- Interpersonal
- Energetic
- Resilient
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Thorough
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Working under pressure
- Good Memory
- Professional
- Taking Orders
- Maintain Cleanliness
Future Prospects
Career advancement in this field can lead to other roles such as:
- Brand Ambassador
- Assistant Manager
- Bar Manager
- General Manager