O*NET-SOC 35-3011.00

Bartenders

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7507/2017
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.6207/2017
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.2507/2017
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1207/2017
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1207/2017
Persuasion2.B.1.c3.1207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8807/2017
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7507/2017
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2507/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2507/2017
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.2507/2017
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.Core6407/2017
Collect money for drinks served.Core6507/2017
Balance cash receipts.Core6307/2017
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.Core6407/2017
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.Core6507/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic4.9811/2023
Conventional4.3911/2023
Enterprising3.7911/2023
Social3.5311/2023
Artistic2.3911/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.