According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. | 96% |
| Collect money for drinks served. | 95% |
| Balance cash receipts. | 94% |
| Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. | 94% |
| Clean bars, work areas, and tables. | 93% |
| 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. | 92% |
| Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. | 92% |
| Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer. | 90% |
| Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar. | 89% |
| Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws. | 89% |
| Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar. | 87% |
| Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders. | 87% |
| Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. | 86% |
| Order or requisition liquors and supplies. | 82% |
| Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks. | 80% |
| Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them. | 76% |
| Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays. | 76% |
| Plan bar menus. | 72% |
| Create drink recipes. | 68% |
| Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats. | 62% |
