[Core] [65% incumbents] Collect money for drinks served.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
  DWAs: Clean food service areas.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or regulations. | Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
  DWAs: Arrange tables or dining areas.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
  DWAs: Coordinate activities of food service staff.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Plan bar menus.
  DWAs: Plan menu options.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
  DWAs: Clean tableware.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or regulations.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
  DWAs: Take customer orders.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
  DWAs: Manage food service operations or parts of operations.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
  DWAs: Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
  DWAs: Mix ingredients.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or regulations.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Create drink recipes.
  DWAs: Create new recipes or food presentations.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
  DWAs: Cook foods.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Balance cash receipts.
  DWAs: Balance receipts.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
  DWAs: Serve food or beverages.

[EMERGING:New] Provide customers with directions or answers to questions.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.44 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.63 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.16 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.14 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:2.99 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.98 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.96 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.79 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.66 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.47 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:2.46 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.42 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:2.39 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.35 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:2.28 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.28 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.13 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Telecommunications (imp:2.10 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.90 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.79 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.71) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.54 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.44) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.43 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.39 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Fine Arts (imp:1.38 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.37 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Transportation (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.07 lvl:4.26) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.99 lvl:4.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.77 lvl:1.89) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Getting Information (imp:3.74 lvl:2.61) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.66 lvl:3.42) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.65 lvl:4.19) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.62 lvl:2.19) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.61 lvl:2.34) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.55 lvl:3.42) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.49 lvl:2.84) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.46 lvl:3.46) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.45 lvl:2.60) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.45 lvl:3.18) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.44 lvl:2.98) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.41 lvl:3.29) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.40 lvl:2.45) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.36 lvl:2.58) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.33 lvl:3.00) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.33 lvl:3.45) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.31 lvl:2.37) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.28 lvl:2.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.23 lvl:2.59) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.22 lvl:3.03) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.20 lvl:2.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.16 lvl:2.70) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.00 lvl:2.34) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:2.94 lvl:2.16) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.80) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.70 lvl:2.04) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.70 lvl:2.08) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.61 lvl:2.02) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:2.57 lvl:2.05) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.56 lvl:2.18) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.39 lvl:0.99) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.11 lvl:1.42) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.97 lvl:1.07) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.30) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:0.81) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.54) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.96) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.64) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:1.38) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.11) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:1.05) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:1.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Humility (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.29) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 756,390
  annual_median    : $34,340
  annual_pct10     : $20,110
  annual_pct25     : $27,400
  annual_pct75     : $47,570
  annual_pct90     : $73,770
  annual_mean      : $40,790
  hourly_median    : $16.51

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($76,490)
  lowest_state     : South Carolina ($19,370)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.949x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  600,580  median: $  34,780
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   54,490  median: $  33,590
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   41,560  median: $  28,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:   38,000  median: $  36,030
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,080  median: $  32,240
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    4,010  median: $  35,240
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,790  median: $  38,210
  Information                              emp:    3,470  median: $  31,200
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,670  median: $  30,290
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      540  median: $  37,530

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  600,580  median: $  34,780
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   54,490  median: $  33,590
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   41,560  median: $  28,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:   38,000  median: $  36,030
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,080  median: $  32,240
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    4,010  median: $  35,240
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A bartender (also known as a barkeep, barman, barmaid or mixologist) is a person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar, usually in a licensed establishment as well as in restaurants and nightclubs, but also occasionally at private parties. Bartenders also usually maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar. As well as serving beer and wine, a bartender can generally also mix classic cocktails such as a cosmopolitan, Manhattan, old fashioned, and negroni.
Bartenders are also responsible for confirming that customers meet the legal drinking age requirements before serving them alcoholic beverages. In certain countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden, bartenders are legally required to refuse more alcohol to drunk customers.
Mixology is defined as the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks. At its core, the purpose of this practice is to craft cocktails. However, the science and skills required to successfully practice mixology are more intricate than what is seen at face value. The key to mixing drinks is knowing the ideal quantity of each ingredient needed to create the flavor profile required. Mixology aims to both elevate and balance the various flavors found in a cocktail.


== History ==

Historically, bartending was a profession with a low reputation. It was perceived through the lens of ethical issues and various legal constraints related to the serving of alcohol.
The pioneers of bartending as a serious profession appeared in the 19th century. Jerry Thomas established the image of the bartender as a creative professional, credited with being the father of American mixology. He earned this title by publishing Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide, the first guide to making cocktails in 1862. Thomas perfected his skills by owning and manning saloons across the New York City area throughout the 1800s. Mixology started to take shape in the years following Thomas' book. Harry Johnson published Harry Johnson's New and Improved Illustrated Bartender's Manual in 1882. Both of these books shared recipes for dozens of unique drinks that combined ingredients people had never thought to combine before. Thomas and Johnson incorporated flavored spirits, liqueurs, and fortified wines to their cocktails, which was a new concept. Mixology took off after these two publications. By the late 1800s, the term mixology was common and widely used.
At the turn of the 20th century, slightly fewer than half the bartenders in London were women, such as Ada Coleman. "Barmaids", as they were called, were usually the daughters of tradesmen or mechanics or, occasionally, young women from the "better-born" classes who had been "thrown upon their own resources" and needed an income. Bartending has often been associated with the struggles of marginalized groups in the workforce, such as African-American women. However, women have sometimes been restricted from bartending. For example, Goesaert v. Cleary, 335 U.S. 464 (1948), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the court upheld a Michigan law which prohibited women from being licensed as a bartender in all cities having a population of 50,000 or more unless their father or husband owned the establishment. The decision was subsequently overruled by Craig v. Boren (1976). 

After the rise of the cocktail in the early 20th century, Americans were faced with prohibition laws from the federal government. However, bartending culture remained alive throughout prohibition (1920-1933). Working in underground speakeasies, bartenders continued to provide their patrons with cocktails. Following the suspension of the eighteenth amendment and the release of legal alcohol back into the market, the cocktail era took a dip. People drank less and the Great Depression severely limited the ability of people to buy a drink. Cocktails started to be limited to the rich and famous. The celebrities in Los Angeles took a certain liking to the recipes of the old days. But the general population would no longer mix their drinks. Individualism was crushed, similarly to the food industry. The industry needed a renaissance, and it wasn't until the late 90s that the true re-emergence of the cocktail bar occurred.
The bartending profession was generally a second occupation, used as transitional work for students to gain customer experience or to save money for university fees. The reason for this is because bartenders in tipping countries such as Canada and the United States, can make significant money from their tips. This view of bartending as a career is changing around the world, however, and bartending has become a profession by choice rather than necessity. It includes specialized education—European Bartender School operates in 25 countries.

Cocktail competitions such as World Class and Bacardi Legacy have recognized talented bartenders in the past decade and these bartenders, and others, spread the love of cocktails and hospitality throughout the world. Kathy Sullivan, owner of Sidecar Bartending, expressed the difficulties with becoming a prolific bartender, comparing the bartender to the drink they make: "In drinks you want balance. And you have to be balanced physically, emotionally and mentally."


== Mixology ==

Mixology's purpose is to create new or unique cocktails that center around a specific flavor profile or theme. Because of this goal, flavor balance is critical, and is where science comes in. There are four main components to a cocktail: the spirit, the acid, the base and the garnish. Though in more general terms the most important elements consist of the base, a modifying, smoothing or aromatizing agent, an additional special flavouring or coloring agent.  
The base will always be the most dominant ingredient. It constitutes at least 50% of the entire volume of the cocktail, and always consists of spirit based liquors or wine based liquors. The type of base will determine the style of liquor, thus gin based cocktails, such as the martini, will differ from whisky based cocktails, such as the Manhattan. It is possible to mix a cocktail combining a number of bases, as long as they share essential characteristics, though it is considered "dangerous".  
The modifying agent functions as a buffer for the sharp bite of the base, and adds character to its natural flavour. Modifiers can be classified into the three categories of aromatics and bitters, fruit juices (with or without sugar), and smoothing agents (such as cream, sugar or eggs). Modifiers are often used sparingly so as not to overpower the base, Embury suggested a maximum of half an egg white, one quarter of a whole egg, one tablespoon of heavy cream or one teaspoon of sugar per drink.   
Special flavouring agents, including not only non-alcoholic syrups but also various liqueurs and cordials, as well as other ingredients which could also be used as modifiers. Like the modifiers, special care must be taken so that the special flavouring agent does not overpower the base. For this reason quantities are often limited to drops and dashes.    
Mixologists experiment with different quantities of each component to create a desired flavor or particular drink. Spirits can include gin, whiskey, rum, tequila, mezcal, and modifying liqueurs.
Acids are sour, sharp flavors whose goal is to bring out flavor notes in spirits, add complexity and brighten drinks; they include fresh juices, such as lemon. Bases are sweeteners that aim to balance out spirits and acids; they can include simple syrup, honey, agave nectar, and liqueurs. Mixologists aim to find the ideal balance between acids and bases, so that each flavor is tasted, but not one is overpowering. The fourth component of a cocktail is a garnish. Mixologists top their creations with garnishes and can take more free rein here. Common garnishes include decorative lemon twists, smoked herbs, and edible flowers. Garnishes, finishing touches, and the presentati

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  Extract: The International Bartenders Association (IBA) is an international organisation that represents bartenders. It was founded on 24 February 1951.

  Title: Flair bartending (similarity: 0.5385)
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  Extract: Flair bartending is the practice of bartenders entertaining guests, clientele or audiences with the manipulation of bar tools and liquor bottles in tricky, dazzling ways. Used occasionally in bars, the action requires skills commonly associated with jugglers. It has become a sought-after talent amon

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  Extract: A sex on the beach is an alcoholic cocktail containing vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice. It is an International Bartenders Association Official Cocktail.

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  Extract: A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. The cocktail is usually stirred with ice then strained into a chilled cockt

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  Extract: A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt. Some versions of the drink, such as the

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers in bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. They combine customer service expertise with beverage preparation skills, creating drinks according to recipes while maintaining bar operations and inventory. Beyond drink mixing, bartenders build relationships with patrons, enforce alcohol service regulations, and often serve as entertainers and social facilitators in hospitality environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Bartenders begin shifts by cleaning glasses, utensils, and bar equipment while arranging bottles and garnishes to create attractive displays. They interact directly with customers to take orders, mix cocktails and pour beverages according to recipes and preferences, and collect payments for drinks served. Throughout their shift, they slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks, check customer identification to verify legal drinking age, and monitor patron behavior to prevent over-service. They supervise bar staff when in leadership roles, order liquor and supplies to maintain inventory, and clean work areas and tables to maintain sanitation standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful bartenders excel in social environments and possess strong interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced by the high importance of oral expression and social orientation in this role. They demonstrate reliability and self-control, essential traits given the responsibility of alcohol service and cash handling. People who thrive are detail-oriented with good manual dexterity for precise drink preparation and multitasking abilities to manage multiple orders simultaneously. The RIASEC profile emphasizing Realistic and Conventional traits indicates those who succeed prefer hands-on work with established procedures while enjoying social interaction.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most bartenders enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent, with 43% holding this credential and 37% having less than high school education according to the occupation's requirements. Entry-level positions typically provide on-the-job training in drink recipes, customer service, and responsible alcohol service practices. Some bartenders complete specialized bartending courses or obtain certifications in responsible beverage service, though formal post-secondary education is not typically required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Bartenders can advance to supervisory roles such as Bar Captain or Bar Manager, overseeing other bartending staff and bar operations. Career progression often leads to Food Service Manager positions or ownership of bars and restaurants. Some experienced bartenders specialize as mixologists, developing signature cocktails and working in high-end establishments, while others transition into related hospitality roles like event planning or beverage consulting.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Bartenders earned a median annual wage of $34,340 in May 2025 according to BLS OEWS data, with employment of 756,390 workers nationwide. Wages vary significantly by geography, ranging from $19,370 in South Carolina to $76,490 in Hawaii, representing a 3.95x ratio between lowest and highest paying states. The majority of employment (600,580 positions) occurs in Accommodation and Food Services, with additional opportunities in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (54,490) and Other Services (41,560). The 10th to 90th percentile wage range spans from $20,110 to $73,770, indicating significant earning potential variation based on establishment type and location.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Bartending faces moderate automation risk primarily in routine tasks like inventory management and payment processing, but core activities remain resistant to automation. The high importance of performing for and working directly with the public, along with establishing interpersonal relationships, creates strong barriers to technological replacement. While automated cocktail machines exist for high-volume basic drinks, the craft aspects of mixology, customer interaction, and responsible alcohol service monitoring require human judgment and social skills.

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