Bartender
ばーてんだー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Bartenders
Summary
A profession that prepares and serves alcoholic beverages and cocktails in a bar, providing service through communication with customers.
Description
Bartenders face customers across the counter, specializing in preparing and serving cocktails by combining liquors such as whiskey, wine, and liqueurs. They listen to customers' preferences, provide the perfect drink, and create the atmosphere of the space through conversation. They also handle inventory management, hygiene management, and overall bar operations, and may develop original menus according to seasons and trends or manage events.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable with the expansion of the tourism industry and nightlife market. Expertise and uniqueness are increasingly valued due to the diversification of cocktail culture.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract work / Full-time employee / Night shift / Part-time OK / Shift
Career Path
Apprentice Bartender → Bartender → Senior Bartender → Chief Bartender / Bar Manager → Bar Owner
Required Skills
Cocktail mixing / Communication skills (customer service) / Hygiene management / Liquor knowledge
Recommended Skills
Beverage production / Flair Bartending / Foreign language conversation (English)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly handle diverse customer types and sudden situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required due to the need for precise measurement and mixing of recipes. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for understanding customer needs through conversation and livening up the atmosphere. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Important for devising original cocktails and presentations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to the need for sustained physical activity in long hours of standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to maintain high concentration during peak busy times. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Bartender (IBA Certified)
- Liquor Sales Manager
Aliases
- Bar Craftsman
- Cocktail Bartender
- Mixologist
Related Jobs
- Barista
- Restaurant Waiter
- Sommelier