Bartenders
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
About the profession
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
How to Get Started
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Bartender → Technician Bartender → Senior Technician Bartender → Lead Technician Bartender
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
61K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $19,870 - $30,205/year With equity/bonuses: $21,857 - $36,246 Top markets (SF/NYC): $22,851 - $36,246 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Collect money for drinks served. 10am — Clean bars, work areas, and tables. 11am — Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $13,909 - $27,185 Year 2-3: Junior level $30,205 - $38,513 Year 4-6: Mid level $38,513 - $41,756 Year 7-10: Senior level $41,756 - $53,419 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Bartender genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Service Orientation You communicate clearly with diverse…
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