Bartender

Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.

Balance cash receipts.

Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.

Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Plan bar menus.

Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.

Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.

Order or requisition liquors and supplies.

Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.

Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.

Clean bars, work areas, and tables.

Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.

Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.

Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.

Collect money for drinks served.

Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.

Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.

Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.

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.

Create drink recipes.