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The average pay for a Bar Attendant is AU$21.05 per hour.
The average pay for a Bar Attendant is AU$44,715 per year.
Bar attendants mix and serve alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic drinks to patrons of an establishment. These professionals must know how to prepare the drinks offered by their institution; if alcoholic drinks are offered, attendants must know how to pour from a tap and mix a variety of cocktails. Bar attendants may also perform the duties of a barista in a coffee shop; in this case, the attendant must know how to mix coffee drinks and work with common industrial coffee machines.
Other tasks commonly performed by bar attendants include performing upkeep for the bar area, ensuring glasses and cigarette trays are cleared as needed, wiping down counters regularly, cleaning equipment, and performing restocking tasks. Additionally, bar attendants are often responsible for conducting financial transactions, receiving money from customers in exchange for beverages (and possibly food). These professionals may perform other tasks depending on their institution's needs as well. At all times, the bar attendant must use excellent customer service skills and be able to respond to complaints promptly and effectively.
Provide beer, wine, liquor and related bar service to guests.
Collect customer payment, provide receipts, and keep an accurate till through a shift.
Keep a clean workstation that adheres to all applicable liquor laws and health codes relating to the service of food and drink.
Follow recipes to make cost-efficient, accurate, and consistent drinks for all customers.
Track inventory, memorize beer, wine and spirit menu, and be aware of all prices.
Pay by Experience for a Bar Attendant has a neutral trend. An entry-level Bar Attendant with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$43,000 based on 326 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Bar Attendant with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$44,000 based on 105 salaries. An experienced Bar Attendant which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$45,000 based on 51 salaries. A Bar Attendant with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$43,000 based on 22 salaries.
Q: What is it like working as a Bar Attendant?
Pros: Good time. Good people.
Cons: Bad payment rate. Bad management.