Bartender
ばーてん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Bartenders
Summary
A profession that mixes and serves drinks at a bar while providing customer service.
Description
Bartenders are professionals who mix and serve drinks such as cocktails using liquors and liqueurs at bars, restaurants, hotels, and similar venues. They also handle drink recommendations, recipe development, inventory management, and hygiene control. They create an atmosphere through conversations and performances with customers, and may perform at events.
Future Outlook
Bar culture is diversifying both domestically and internationally, increasing demand for cocktail expertise and experiential services. Job openings are on the rise with the recovery of tourism demand. New work styles such as online streaming and event pop-ups are also expanding.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Creative / Curious and inquisitive / Patient / Sociable
Work Style
Freelance / Full-time / Night shifts / Part-time and contract employees OK / Shift work
Career Path
Bar staff → Senior bartender → Bar manager → Bar owner → Event staff → Instructor
Required Skills
Cocktail mixing / Communication skills (customer service) / Hygiene management knowledge / Inventory management
Recommended Skills
Cocktail recipe development (advanced) / Foreign language (basic conversation) / SNS promotion
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to busy times and changing customer requests. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required for cocktail measurements, appearance, and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for livening up the atmosphere through conversations with customers. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is needed for developing new menus and presentations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | There are many types of liquors and trends, requiring continuous learning. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent late-night shifts. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is needed for crowded environments and handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
- Japan Bartenders Association certified bartender
Aliases
- Bar staff
- Bartender
Related Jobs
- Barista
- Barkeeper
- Sommelier