Bartenders
Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.
Tasks
Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.95
- Collect money for drinks served.95
- Balance cash receipts.94
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.94
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.92
- 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.91
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.90
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.89
- Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.87
- Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.87
- Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.85
- Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.85
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- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.83
- Order or requisition liquors and supplies.78
- Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.76
- Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.71
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.70
- Plan bar menus.66
- Create drink recipes.61
- Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.53
- Provide customers with directions or answers to questions.—
Skills
Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.
- Active Listening69
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Service Orientation66
Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Social Perceptiveness56
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Coordination53
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Persuasion53
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Learning50
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Instructing50
Teaching others how to do something.
- Monitoring50
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Learning Strategies47
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Negotiation47
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Writing44
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Management of Personnel Resources38
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Management of Material Resources35
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- Management of Financial Resources31
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- Mathematics31
Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Quality Control Analysis31
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Systems Analysis31
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation31
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Operations Monitoring25
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Operation and Control16
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Technology Design13
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Equipment Selection6
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Equipment Maintenance3
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Operations Analysis0
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Knowledge
Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.
- Customer and Personal Service86
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- English Language66
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Education and Training54
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Sales and Marketing54
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- Administration and Management50
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Public Safety and Security50
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Mathematics49
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Personnel and Human Resources45
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Law and Government42
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Food Production37
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
- Sociology and Anthropology37
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
- Economics and Accounting36
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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- Psychology35
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Computers and Electronics34
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Communications and Media32
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Production and Processing32
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Administrative28
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Telecommunications28
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
- Therapy and Counseling23
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Geography20
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Foreign Language19
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
- Engineering and Technology18
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Chemistry14
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Philosophy and Theology11
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
- Physics11
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
- Design10
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Fine Arts10
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Mechanical10
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Medicine and Dentistry10
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Building and Construction9
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- History and Archeology9
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Biology7
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Transportation6
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Abilities
Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.
- Oral Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension69
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Near Vision56
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition56
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness53
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Manual Dexterity53
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Speech Clarity53
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Auditory Attention50
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
- Deductive Reasoning50
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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- Memorization50
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
- Problem Sensitivity50
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Trunk Strength50
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
- Written Comprehension50
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression50
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Category Flexibility47
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
- Originality47
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Time Sharing47
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
- Flexibility of Closure44
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Fluency of Ideas44
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Gross Body Coordination44
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
- Multilimb Coordination44
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Perceptual Speed44
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Extent Flexibility41
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Visual Color Discrimination41
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
- Control Precision38
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Number Facility38
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Stamina38
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
- Visualization38
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Mathematical Reasoning31
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Static Strength31
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Depth Perception28
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
- Dynamic Strength28
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
- Gross Body Equilibrium28
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- Speed of Closure28
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
- Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
- Wrist-Finger Speed25
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Rate Control19
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
- Reaction Time19
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
- Response Orientation19
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
- Speed of Limb Movement19
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
- Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
- Spatial Orientation6
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
- Peripheral Vision3
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
- Sound Localization3
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
- Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
- Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Work Activities
General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public77
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships75
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information69
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Getting Information69
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Training and Teaching Others67
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Handling and Moving Objects66
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials66
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People65
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources64
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates62
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others62
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Assisting and Caring for Others61
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates61
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems61
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events60
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work60
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Performing General Physical Activities59
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Coaching and Developing Others58
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards58
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Thinking Creatively58
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others57
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Selling or Influencing Others57
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings56
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge56
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Documenting/Recording Information55
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Developing and Building Teams54
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization53
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Scheduling Work and Activities50
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Processing Information49
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Analyzing Data or Information43
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies43
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others43
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Performing Administrative Activities40
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Staffing Organizational Units39
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
- Working with Computers39
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others35
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Controlling Machines and Processes28
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment24
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment23
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment23
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment14
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Work Styles
Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.
- Social Orientation79
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
- Dependability71
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
- Self-Control67
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
- Optimism65
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
- Stress Tolerance65
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
- Integrity63
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
- Cooperation61
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
- Attention to Detail55
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
- Adaptability51
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
- Empathy46
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
- Self-Confidence42
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
- Cautiousness41
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
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- Initiative38
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
- Leadership Orientation37
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
- Innovation36
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
- Sincerity35
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
- Perseverance32
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
- Tolerance for Ambiguity28
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
- Achievement Orientation24
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
- Humility22
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
- Intellectual Curiosity10
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Interests (RIASEC)
Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.
- Realistic61
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
- Conventional59
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
- Enterprising48
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
- Social46
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
- Artistic22
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
- Investigative0
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Work Context
Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others92%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually79%
- About half the time22%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important56%
- Very important33%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day62%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)37%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)47%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)12%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom41%
- Some freedom36%
- Very little freedom16%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day73%
- Never25%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important35%
- Very important34%
- Important13%
- Fairly important17%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually44%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time19%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually41%
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time27%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually60%
- Never28%
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Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day63%
- Never28%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important34%
- Important56%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom23%
- Some freedom32%
- Limited freedom24%
- No freedom11%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results12%
- Important results38%
- Moderate results32%
- No results14%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually29%
- More than half the time21%
- Less than half the time26%
- Never15%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important30%
- Important29%
- Fairly important12%
- Not important at all19%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important32%
- Very important18%
- Fairly important19%
- Not important at all27%
Conflict Situations
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week48%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never16%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day39%
- Never51%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day26%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Never34%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility11%
- Moderate responsibility31%
- Limited responsibility44%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week28%
- Never34%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Never52%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive29%
- Slightly competitive16%
- Not at all competitive37%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a year or more but not every month49%
- Never20%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Never68%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time12%
- Less than half the time29%
- Never42%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Moderate responsibility14%
- Limited responsibility50%
- No responsibility25%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never65%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated21%
- Slightly automated30%
- Not at all automated38%
E-Mail
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Never66%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day19%
- Never70%
Time Pressure
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Never69%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never72%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day11%
- Never78%
Consequence of Error
- Not serious at all80%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- 40 hours20%
- Less than 40 hours80%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never89%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day11%
- Never89%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time21%
- Never71%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time22%
- Never78%
Exposed to High Places
- Never86%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never87%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never87%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never92%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all92%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never88%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time11%
- Never89%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)98%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never96%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never99%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never99%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%
Typical Education Levels Reported
Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Less than high school diploma
- Some college, no degree
Technology Skills
Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Point of sale POS software
Focus point of sale POS software, Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale, NCR NeighborhoodPOS, The General Store
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Data base user interface and query software
AZZ CardFile
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
Professional Associations
Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.
Related Occupations
Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Miscellaneous food preparation and serving related workers, including dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Food Preparation Workers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Food Service Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Cooks
- Cooks
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
- Cooks
- Cooks
- Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers
- Maids and housekeeping cleaners
- Cooks
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
- Bakers
- Dishwashers
Detailed Work Activities
More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.
- Clean tableware.
- Process customer bills or payments.
- Enforce rules or regulations.
- Balance receipts.
- Clean food service areas.
- Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.
- Take customer orders.
- Serve food or beverages.
- Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
- Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
- Coordinate activities of food service staff.
- Mix ingredients.
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- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
- Arrange tables or dining areas.
- Plan menu options.
- Create new recipes or food presentations.
- Cook foods.
Apprenticeship Occupations
Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.
- Bartender
This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology