Bartender: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Bartenders mix and serve drinks at bars, restaurants and other venues.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$50,000–$68,000 a year (up to $82,000)
- Training0-1 year
- IndustryFood and drink
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 bartender job on ManyJobs now
- BartenderHind Management · Auckland
What you’d do
- prepare, mix and serve drinks
- take customer orders
- collect and wash glasses
- process customer payments
- communicate with customers
- ensure liquor laws are met
- enforce health and safety standards
- stock bars with drink supplies
- clean and tidy bar area
Life on the job
Bartenders:
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts or part time
- usually work in bars, hotels, restaurants and clubs
- may work in hot and noisy conditions
- need to be organised, work well under pressure and communicate well
How to get in
You usually learn on the job to become a bartender and a qualification may be useful.
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
You may need:
- to be over 18 years old
- a New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
- a Licence Controller Qualification
- experience in similar work
Also known as: Barperson, bar operator, mixologist
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