Bartenders
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Collect money for drinks served.
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Balance cash receipts.
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
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.
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Plan bar menus.
Create drink recipes.
Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
Provide customers with directions or answers to questions.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 10% | |
| Collect money for drinks served. | 95Estimated | 87.2% | 8% | |
| Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. | 75Estimated | 79.2% | 4% | |
| Balance cash receipts. | 97Estimated | 88.0% | 3% | |
| Clean bars, work areas, and tables. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 8% | |
| 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. | 10Estimated | 19.0% | 3% | |
| Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. | 70Estimated | 43.0% | 10% | |
| Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer. | 50Estimated | 53.0% | 10% | |
| Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar. | 50Estimated | 47.0% | 3% | |
| Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 8% | |
| Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 4% | |
| Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders. | 15Estimated | 21.0% | 3% | |
| Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. | 61.65Observed | 33.7% | 12% | |
| Order or requisition liquors and supplies. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 2% | |
| Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 3% | |
| Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them. | 5Estimated | 17.0% | 2% | |
| Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 2% | |
| Plan bar menus. | 70Estimated | 55.0% | 2% | |
| Create drink recipes. | 66.67Observed | 53.7% | 2% | |
| Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats. | 40Estimated | 49.0% | 2% | |
| Provide customers with directions or answers to questions. | 45Estimated | 33.0% | 2% |
Skill Impact Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (11)
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Service Orientation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Leadership is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis