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Bar Attendants and Baristas

ANZSCO 4311

Employed

118,800

Part-time share

71%

Female share

58%

Median weekly earnings

$1,500

Median age

23 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

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

Bar Attendants and Baristas is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

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About this career

Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.

What they typically do

  • Preparing, serving and selling 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
  • Cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, coffee-making areas and espresso machines
  • Collecting payment for sales and operating cash registers
  • Promoting services and products
  • Washing glassware and arranging bottles and glasses
  • Tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
  • Replenishing drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
  • Selling light snacks
  • Selecting and grinding coffee

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.1%
QLD
24%
VIC
23.7%
WA
11.5%
SA
5%
ACT
1.6%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Bar Attendants and Baristas.

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