What are the job responsibilities of a bartender?

Answer 1

A bartender is responsible for mixing drinks and must have knowledge of the different drinks, their ingredients, and how they are served. * Checking for IDs and not serving underage * Getting food orders

A bartender needs a good sense of humor. Your customers will often need cheering up, or have funny stories at which you have to laugh. A good trait in a friend is a sense of humor; and a bartender's number one job is to be a friend to his patrons. You should also always have a good joke or two. Just remember, not all your patrons want to hear about when your fishing buddy got his balls caught in a window sneaking out of a college dorm after a one-night stand; as Cunningham put it, always have a joke you can tell your mother.

Answer 2

Knowing how to mix drinks, pour beer from a draft, and tap a keg is helpful, but many a a bar manager deals with the inventory/stock of the items pertaining to the bar/facility. Duties also include opening and closing of the facility and cash register. A bar manager also handles the cleaning of the bar and dishes. Appropriate personnel and customer service is a must, and the ability to train someone to handle any of the following tasks and services. Knowing how to mix drinks, pour beer from a draft, and tap a keg is helpful, but mostly a bar manager deals with the inventory/stock of the items pertaining to the bar/facility. Duties also include opening and closing of the facility and cash register. A bar manager also handles the cleaning of the bar and dishes. Appropriate personnel and customer service is a must, and the ability to train someone to handle any of the following tasks and services. Basically all of the above and making sure that things are running smoothly