Bar Attendant Courses
A Bar Attendant serves drinks, handles payments, cleans equipment, and provides customer service in bars, managing tasks quickly and working irregular hours.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Bar Attendant
Get qualified to work as a Bar Attendant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT30622
Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choic...
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Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SITHFAB025
Duration
Half day - 5 days
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee covers the theoretical and technical aspects of coffee making, including methods for preparing lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, flat whites, piccolos, macchiatos, and more. Learn to extract and serve espresso coffee using commercial machines and grinders. Develop skills to advise customers, select and grind beans, prepare and assess coffee, and maintain and clean equipment. This unit is suitable for any hospitality setting serving espresso coffee and is inte...
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Duration
Half day - 5 days
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
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SITHFAB021
Duration
Half day - 3 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get your RSA certificate online or face-to-face with a Registered Training Provider (RTO) today by enrolling in the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. This hands-on short course is mandatory for hospitality employees who work on licensed premises in Australia. The course covers: impacts of alcohol consumption on the human body, alcohol and the community, serving standard drink sizes, identifying intoxicated customers, refusing service, underage patrons, harm minimisation, and much more. En...
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Duration
Half day - 3 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SIT20322
Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get a job in the hospitality industry with the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality. This nationally recognised certificate can help you find work at clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, theme parks, cafes, restaurants, and bistros. The course covers: communicating with customers, interacting with guests and workmates from different cultural backgrounds, staying safe at work, hygiene controls in hospitality, cleaning, using equipment, and more. When enrolling, ask your course provider to help you select study ...
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Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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How much does a Bar Attendant earn?
In Australia, a full time Bar Attendant generally earns $1,140 per week ($59,280 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Bar Attendant?
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 46,500 people employed as a Bar Attendant in Australia compared to 46,400 five years ago. Bar Attendants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Bar Attendant?
A Certificate I in Hospitality is an excellent qualification if you’re planning a career as a Bar Attendant. You’ll learn basic skills in customer service, safety and hygiene, communication and working as part of a team. A Certificate II in Hospitality or a Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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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.
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