Career pathway

Bar Attendant

ANZSCO 431111

Employed

45,600

Part-time share

77%

Female share

50%

Median age

24 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Bar Attendants prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in licensed establishments.

What they typically do

Prepares, serves and sells cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages.
Cleans and maintains bar service area, coffee-making area and espresso machine.
Collects payment for sales and operates cash registers.
Promotes services and products.
Washes glassware and arranges bottles and glasses.
Taps kegs and attaches supply lines.
Replenishes drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators.
Sells light snacks.
Selects and grinds coffee.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

34.5%

QLD

21.4%

VIC

19.4%

11.7%

7.2%

TAS

2.5%

ACT

2.1%

1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Bar Attendant.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.