Bar Attendant and Barista

Overview

Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.

Day-to-day

• preparing, serving and selling cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages
• cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, coffee-making areas and espresso machines
• collecting payment for sales and operating cash registers
• promoting services and products
• washing glassware and arranging bottles and glasses
• tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
• replenishing drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
• selling light snacks
• selecting and grinding coffee.

Considerations

• irregular hours
• physically demanding.