BAR ATTENDANTS

Bar attendants work in often busy, vibrant environments of pubs and clubs, hotels and taverns, providing customer services directly to a broad range of clients. The work is varied, available in many locations from big cities to the bush and often good prospects for advancement.

What training do I need?

You don’t need any formal qualifications to work as a bar attendant, but a Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations) would be useful in providing you with the basic skills to work as a bar attendant. This qualification is recognized nationally.

Most bar attendant positions require applicants to have a statement of attainment in responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and responsible conduct of gaming (RCG).

What personal attributes do I need?

The personal attributes you need to be a bar attendant focus on interpersonal and customer service skills and your reliability.

These include:

• good interpersonal and communication skills
• good personal presentation
• the ability to deal with unexpected situations
• the ability to work in a team
• commitment to providing a high standard of customer service
• willingness to learn
• a responsible attitude to industry health and safety regulations.

You need to be a minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcohol.

How much can I earn?

How much you can earn in a week depends on the number of hours you work, but on average a bar attendant earns between $500 and $700 a week before tax.

How many hours can I expect to work in a week?

Hours of work for bar attendants vary, depending on whether positions offered are full-time, part-time or casual. Many bar attendants are employed on a part-time or casual basis, with much of their work involving evenings and weekends.

What are my employment prospects?

Employment prospects for bar attendants are very good as there is a constant demand for reliable, skilled bar attendants. Good growth is expected for these jobs over the next few years.

How do I find a job as a Bar Attendant?

If you have access to the internet go to catererglobal.com or discoverjobs.com.au, or hospitality.com this is a website dedicated to helping you find employment as a Bar Attendant. Or you could approach businesses in the areas you’d like to work in and ask to talk to them about employing you. Leave your CV, which should include your workplace achievements and experience and contact details. Make sure you follow up your initial approaches.

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