Bartender

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Perfect for social individuals who love crafting unique drink experiences.
Enhance social gatherings by creating memorable moments with expertly mixed drinks.
Discover the art of mixology and the science behind perfect drink combinations.

💰 Earn $33K-$39K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 8.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Collect money for drinks served.
Balance cash receipts.
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

134,600 Annually

Median Earnings

$34,700 in California

$31,510 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Bartender

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years