Bar Attendant

A Bar Attendant makes drinks and serves customers in a bar, hotel or other licensed venue. You might pour beers, mix cocktails or prepare other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A Bar Attendant, or Barman, takes drink orders and processes payments. You might also perform other duties such as cleaning bar equipment or collecting and washing glasses.

Bar Attendants should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate with a range of bar patrons. You should be able to work quickly during busy periods and may have to manage several tasks at one time. Bar Attendants must be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. You’ll often have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $59,280
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a bar attendant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)

On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAR - SITXFSA005

Bar Service & Food Handler’s Job Ready

Blended, On Campus
2 days
$280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant + 1 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITHFAB021

Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Bar Manager
SITSS00078

Customer Service Skill Set

On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $355
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITHFAB023

Operate a Bar

On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 3 days
$0 - $70
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Barista
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Further reading

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